1.25 oz. W&N Artists' Oil Colors Mauve Blue Shade #400

This fantastic color is an excellent method to depict a number of scenes. Many artists choose to blend in this color when showing the light breaking on dawn. Some artists may decide that the cool tones of this color make a perfect compliment to winter settings. Other artists may use this vibrant color to paint Irish wildflowers.

Whatever the intended purpose, this excellent color can be used in a variety of ways. Cool enough to be subtle while when paired with darker colors, can be make an painting project pop in new interesting ways. Some of the best blues are derived from this color and the color's use in fashion has been prevalent since the 1890's.  The color became so popular for fashion designers that a number of books were written, including one called "Mauve Decade".