Having a mauve moment? Wanna get your hands on a beautiful new mauve nail polish?
Then you’re reading the right post!
Whether you’re looking for a dark mauve, a light mauve, or a shimmery mauve for a night out, we’ve got all the best mauve nail polish shades right here.
Mauve is a beautiful, understated color that can be perfect for any season.
In the summer, pair your mauve nails with a pretty floral dress.
Or, in the winter, rock mauve nails with a chic turtleneck and skinny jeans.
No matter what time of year it is, mauve nails are always in style.
But with so many different shades of mauve to choose from, it can be hard to find the perfect one for you.
Our top mauve picks are coming up very soon, along with some tips for choosing the perfect shade.
But first, let’s answer a simple question. What color is mauve exactly?
What color is mauve?
You might be wondering what color mauve actually is.
Mauve is a light purple color that can be flattering on many skin tones.
It’s a mixture of violet purple and pink.
Similar shades are rose pink and dusty rose.
Mauve nails are perfect for a soft and natural look, and mauve is a versatile color that goes well with a variety of other colors.
More on what colors to pair with mauve nails later.
If you’re looking for a new nail polish color to try, mauve might be the perfect shade for you.
Now that we know what mauve is, let’s take a look at some of the best mauve nail polish shades out there.
Top Mauve Nail Polish Shades
Here are our top picks for the best mauve nail polish shades:
Smokey purple polish with gray undertones.
Rich, plum mauve polish that looks great on medium to dark skin.
Mauve plum with copper shimmer for when you’re feeling fancy. Suitable for all skintones.
Soft, light mauve pink that looks amazing on anyone.
A classic everyday pink with blue undertones.
A creamy nude rose that looks fabulous on dark or tanned skin.
Does the lady like? How could she not? Elegant soft mauve.
Zoya Mauve nail polish
Mix mauve, rose, and plum. Add a touch of silver shimmer and you have a victorian rose that’s sure to please.
A creamy nude mauve that’s as chic as they come.
Try this muted, soft mauve cream if you have cool skin.
Cool dusty rose cream with blue undertones. Perfect for cool-skinned beauties.
A medium dusty mauve rose with a hint of brown. Great for a natural look.
Nude maroon cream that’s chic and sultry. Cool undertones.
OPI Mauve Nail Polish
Mauve-elous! Easy to wear and works for all skin tones.
Creamy dark mauve.
Orly nail polishes in mauve
Bubblegum mauve, a classic and elegant shade.
Dusty rose with just a touch of shimmery goodness.
Nails Inc Mauve Nail Polish
Pale and dusty pink that’s delicate and feminine.
Deborah Lipmann Mauve Nail Polish
The perfect vintage rose mauve cream.
Luscious plum rose mauve creme.
Olive and June Mauves
A true mauve.
A lavender gray mauve polish.
Mischo Beauty Mauve color nail polish
2 mauve rose shades that are classic and super chic.
ILNP Mauve colors
Light, rosy mauve holo that really stands out.
Sundays vegan Mauve Polish
Deep and dreamy mauve
Flora 1761 Mauve Polish shades
Chic gray-purple.
Ten Over Ten mauves
A gorgeous, misty true mauve shade.
Jinsoon mauve nail polish
Opaque dusty lavender shade that’s perfect for all skin tones.
Mauve Gel Polish
Kiara Sky gel polish – Mauve
This one is rich and dusty, a stunning shade.
Bluesky Gel Polish in Mauve
Deep fawn is dreamy and creamy. Love this shade!
Hot Chocolate Mauve Gel Polish
Browny mauve that’s great for fall and winter.
Rich and super dark mauve polish for medium to dark skin.
What colors go with mauve nails?
Mauve is pretty versatile.
It pairs well with nuetrals like gray, ivory, cream, champagne, navy and beige.
You can wear gold or silver with mauve and you can also wear almost any shade of yellow.
Mauve goes well with pink and any other shade of purple, though muted color combos are usually best.
Green looks good with mauve. Try a dark forest green in fall and winter and a sage or olive green in spring and summer.
Blues, and blue-greens like teal also go well with mauve.
Black with mauve will add a touch of drama, while lemon yellow or blush pink will give you a feminine, romantic vibe.
Tips for choosing a mauve polish
Here are some useful tips for picking out the perfect mauve nail polish:
- If you have fair skin, go for a light mauve shade.
- If you have medium skin, choose a mid-tone mauve.
- For dark skin, go for a deep plum or purple mauve.
- If you have cool undertones – look for cool toned polishes (you can often find out if a nail polish is cool by reading the description).
- If you have warm undertones, look for nail polishes described as “warm”.
Final thoughts
Mauve is a beautiful, chic color that can be perfect for any season and can be worn for any occasion.
It’s a classic, timeless color that will never go out of style.
It works well for most skin tones and you can wear it to a wedding, job interview or anything inbetween.
If you don’t have a mauve polish already , we highly recommend you go out and get one.
And if you’re not sure what shade of mauve to get – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our top picks.
We hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
Now go out and find your perfect mauve polish!
You might also like our Neon pink polish article here
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