Difference between Purple and Mauve

Purple

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue. Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support, as in purple state, purple city.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn purple in colour.

Example sentence: The people who come to Purple shows are there for the music.

Mauve

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bright purple synthetic dye.The colour of this dye; a pale purple or violet colour.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having a pale purple colour.