Mauve Paint Colours

Mauve is one of the most alluring paint colour options around. Although mauve technically forms part of the purple family, this enchanting colour shares more in common with shades like violet and lilac than its more regal counterparts.

Mauve paint colours are synonymous with innovation and inspiration, serving as an uplifting choice for living spaces, dining rooms and home studies. However, thanks to its low-key nature, this rich colour is also a good idea for the quieter corners of your house. If you’re planning a bedroom decorating project, mauve might be the ideal starting point.

If you’re keen to swap out a barely-there neutral for something more stimulating, mauve is the perfect choice. Versatile enough that it can be used in any room, there’s plenty of depth here that will add warmth and character to your own space.

At Tikkurila, you’ll find an unbeatable range of fine paints covering everything from muted mauve to richer, more intense shades.

Where Do Mauve Paint Colours Work Best?

Thinking about painting with mauve? The bedroom is a great place to get started. It’s an appealing alternative to the go-to greys and blues many of us reach for when overhauling our sleep sanctuary. The right shade of mauve can promote a feeling of tranquillity, although its playful qualities make it a stylish addition to any bedroom colour palette. 

What’s more, mauve is very easy to work with. No matter whether your bedroom is kitted out with a rustic bed frame and dressers or you’ve invested in more contemporary pieces, a magnificent mauve backdrop won’t clash with your furniture choices. 

Mauve can also work well in living rooms. If you opt for a shade with pink undertones, a mauve palette can add warmth to your interiors. It’s even effective in hallways. A deep mauve with warm undertones will make your entryway a more welcoming vestibule for guests. Meanwhile, a more subtle hue can open up a compact space, even if natural light is limited. 

Our Favourite Mauve Shades

Looking for some inspiration? Whether you’re looking to cover a single wall or paint every surface in a new shade, mauve colours are well worth considering. Below, you’ll find some of our favourite paint colours for you to think about. 

Looking for a gorgeous mauve shade that will work well in a more contemporary interior? Think about giving TVT 1959 a try. This medium mauve is one of the darker options in our range, with a backbone of grey that makes it a stylish addition to any modern space. 

Although it’s slightly darker than some of our other mauve paint colours, it’s still incredibly versatile. It can be used in smaller spaces and larger rooms equally effectively. What’s more, you’ll have no trouble bringing together a complex colour scheme. Thanks to those grey undertones, it works incredibly well alongside monochromes, along with all styles of furniture. From solid wood to polished metal, just about everything will shine with this majestic mauve as a backdrop. 

Looking for something lighter? If you’re a fan of lilac and violet hues, you’ll love TVT G341. This light mauve is a vibrant choice, making it the ideal palette pick if you’re keen to bring some energy to an interior. 

This vivid mauve will brighten up any bedroom. Use it on its own or alongside pale purples to create a beautiful tonal interior. You can even stick to simple accent colours like crisp white or barely-there grey when decorating room trims, doors and ceilings. You also have a lot of choices when it comes to complementary colours. Muted yellows will work particularly nicely alongside this one. For a more uplifting addition to your room palette, think about adding a splash of lime green into the mix. 

For a more luxurious interior, try a soft mauve like TVT H420. With its grey undertones and moody character, this elegant mauve will make a welcome addition to master bedrooms or mature living spaces.

You can stick to this as an all-wall colour, or play around with a multitude of mauve shades. If you’re looking to veer slightly away from the mauve corner of the colour wheel, think about using dusty rose shades or jewel tones. As far as accent colours are concerned, your choices are endless. Crisp whites are an obvious choice, but cool greys or icy blues can also be used to great effect. 

Some mauves work better than others in a more modern space. If you have plans for a contemporary interior makeover, a dusty mauve shade like TVT K478 is a terrific idea. It’s neither too dark nor too tepid, making it a versatile choice for a sophisticated space. 

As with anything from the purple colour family, this mauve is an inspired choice for bedrooms. However, this sultry hue will also work nicely in a living space. You can even use it in a dining room. Stick to grey-infused purples for tonal decorating, or make more of a statement by pairing it with a spiced rose hue instead. 

The best mauves can help ground a room. Take TVT H479 as an example. Although this mauve is fairly pale, it has a brown base that makes it one of the more balanced options in your selection. 

You can coordinate it with other mauves, pinks or purples. Alternatively, use the brown base as inspiration for incorporating more earthy tones into the mix. Pink-infused beiges will work particularly well here, although just about any blush tone will also make a welcome pairing. 

Can’t quite decide between classic mauve and pastels? With TVT H501, you have a happy marriage of both colours. This pastel purple is on the lighter side, but it’s surprisingly warm, making it a good choice if you’re looking to make a space feel more welcoming.

As it’s a subtle shade, you can use this mauve liberally, without the worry that you’re overwhelming a space with too much colour. It’s also perfect for colour matching. Team it with soft greys, lilacs or sage greens for a timeless décor scheme.

Finding paint colours that complement mauve is straightforward thanks to how versatile these shades are. That said, here are a few colour combinations that you can try out to build a modern, stylish colour scheme in your home.

First up we have Arctic fox and TVT 1959. Pairing the soft off-white Arctic Fox with mauve is a brilliant pairing that would be ideal for a dining room or bedroom.

Mulberry H484 and TVT H420 used together is another way you can create a stunning colour scheme with a mauve shade. With both colours being on the lighter side paired together these colours can be used to great effect in rooms which are on the smaller side.

Our last combination is Beetroot M425 and TVT H501 and offers a way to inject a little purple into your decor.