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#AA6281
≈ Malevolent Mauve
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On white
Aa
4.40:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
3.98:1
AA · large text
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Aa#FFFFFF(4.40:1)
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Malevolent Mauve sits in the pink family. Pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameMalevolent Mauve#BB6688ΔE 3.9CSS namePalevioletred#DB7093ΔE 10.8Web-safe#CC6699#CC6699ΔE 7.8
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Malevolent Mauve — meaning & where to use it
Malevolent Mauve is a rich, mid-toned pink — it reads as playful, romantic and expressive. It's a natural fit for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, and expressive accents. To keep it balanced, pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness.
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