Mauve is at the top of the ladder of sophisticated colors. Itโs royal, it looks good on everyone, and itโs often present at every red-carpet event. Because of all that, itโs pretty hard to style it, let alone find a hijab color that goes well with it.
The colors that go well with mauve are limited, unlike green, yellow, and red. But donโt worry! We studied the color wheel, tried hundreds of different styles, and looked up every color possible, and we came up with this list of every hijab color that goes with a mauve dress!
Whatโs a Hijab Color That Goes With a Mauve Dress?
Despite being a hard color to style, we managed to come up with some colors thatโd look good with a mauve dress. Hereโs a roundup:
Baby Blue
For some reason, mauve goes exceptionally well with baby blue. It generally pairs well with a lot of light colors, but baby blue, in particular, creates a pretty combo with mauve.
You can style your mauve dress with a solid-colored baby-blue scarf. Then, finish the outfit by wearing a light denim jacket. Or, opt for a printed scarf that features both colors, like EMMA's Farfalla.
The outfit will be ideal for both summer and autumn because its colors are soft with balanced tones.
Off-White
Off-white looks pretty well with mauve because itโs soft, yet it balances the mauve shade well. Both colors create a delicate, feminine combo thatโd be perfect for formal outings or work gatherings.
This combo can be worn in all seasons, but itโll mostly look the best in summer because of the light shades. If you don't like plain off-white hijabs, you can get a similar color with a warm undertone, like EMMA's Mink Elegance.
Gold
Gold and mauve create a delicious combo, to say the least. Itโs like the royals created the mauve color to match their gold jewelry, and they did a pretty good job at it!
If youโre going to a wedding, an engagement party, or even a five-star birthday celebration, you can match your mauve dress with a subtle gold scarf.
Pair those with some gold accessories and a pair of off-white heels, and youโll be the talk of the party!
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Navy Blue
Baby blue isnโt the only blue shade thatโd go well with a mauve dress. Navy blue would be a good choice too, especially for night outings. You can match the outfit with silver accessories, and the colors will blend well.
Beige
For the autumn, you can pair your mauve dress with a beige hijab. Beige is a basic color that looks good with almost all colors in the color wheel, but it looks extra elegant with mauve because both shades share softness.
You can also go for a different beige shade, like EMMA's Nude Elegance.
All nude colors will mostly match well with your dress.
Black
For the winter, thereโs no better match for mauve than black. Both colors go pretty well together because theyโre both crisp, elegant, and sophisticated.
For a romantic night out, you can pair your mauve dress with a black satin scarf, a pair of black heels, and some silver jewelry. You can also add a black clutch to the equation for an ultra-sophisticated look.
For a black satin scarf, opt for EMMA's Black Marble or Into the Night. Both are exquisite options for night outings.
How to Compliment Your Mauve Dress
To compliment your mauve dress, youโll need to wear specific shoe colors, and youโll want to think carefully about the accessories youโll use.
Here are some tips to compliment your look:
Wear Subtle Shoes
Wearing a mauve dress, youโll want it to be the center of attention. To do that, itโs better to match it with subtle shoes, like nude colors. Opt for off-white or rose heels, or maybe go for beige if youโre wearing a beige scarf.
You can also opt for black heels if youโre wearing a black hijab, but itโs still better to keep the shoes nude, so they blend in seamlessly with the outfit.
Alternatively, you can go for metallic shoes, preferably golden ones. They wonโt blend in per se, but theyโll go well with the mauve shade.
Related: can hijabs be any color?
Metallic Accessories All the Way
If youโre in doubt about the accessories, always go for metallic ones. You can either choose silver, gold, or rose gold accessories, depending on your choice of shoes and hijab.
If youโre wearing an off-white or a blue hijab, itโd be better to go with silver accessories. The same goes if youโre wearing a black scarf.
On the other hand, if youโre going for a beige scarf, a gold one, or any similar nude color, opt for gold jewelry.
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Bonus tip: wear your clutch or bag in the same color as your accessories for a balanced look.
Choose the Right Shade of Mauve
When choosing your dress, be mindful of your skin tone. If youโre leaning toward darker skin tones, opt for deeper shades thatโll bring out your skin color. On the other hand, choose light mauve shades if you have a light skin tone.
There are some mauve shades that go well with absolutely all skin tones, like mauve taupe, so prioritize it if you donโt know which shade to get.
Final Thoughts
Now, you know every hijab color that goes with a mauve dress! You can go for nudes if you want a classic, timeless look. Or, if you want to make a fashion statement, you can opt for a black satin hijab.
In all cases, mauve looks well with basic colors. Itโs not the best option for color blocking because there are only a few colors on the wheel that go well with it.