Between the primary colours of blue and red on the colour spectrum, the shades of mauve, lilac and purple blur edges and walk the line between masculinity and femininity. Generally speaking the more pink tinged tones will feel more romantic while those greyer shades of lilac can add contemporary sophisticated air to your space and the bluer shades feel mores crisp. Grey is a natural neutral partner as is white but don’t ignore the true neutral shades of pale ash and washed linen for a softer, more informal feeling. And don’t forget , other colours and light will have an affect on how mauve you choose is perceived so make sure you are using the right tone to get the affect you are after.