12 Mauve Nail Designs For Fall, Winter, and Beyond

Close up of a chrome ombre manicure featuring mauve, berry, and burgundy shades. — @heygreatnails / Instagram

Fans of purple nails (and those looking for a chic, new manicure color to try), listen up; a new bombshell has entered the chat. Meet mauve—a soft yet striking category of shades that bridge the gap between purple and pink. Known for its sophisticated, calming, and slightly vintage feels, mauve nails are sure to be a huge hit at your next manicure appointment, as they complement a range of styles from minimalistic art and French tips to more ornate creations that include 3D elements and ombré fades. Need proof? As evidence, we rounded up the best mauve nail ideas on social media.

Get ready to screenshot and keep scrolling to discover 12 mauve nail designs.

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Simple Swirls

A berry and mauve manicure with swirly details — @overglowedit / Instagram

Grape-hued, lava lamp-like swirls with a sheer, jelly polish mauve base—what more could you want on your nails?

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Crushed Velvet

Mauve velvet nails with subtle shimmer — @lolo.nailedit / Instagram

We'd be remiss not to include a velvet mauve option on this list, as the sumptuous manicure trend is absolutely dominating our social feeds. So luxe.

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Mauve Mismatch

Close up of modern berry and mauve nails with airbrush an 3D droplet details. — @heygreatnails / Instagram

Cozy like your favorite glass of red wine, this multi-shade mauve and berry manicure is the perfect example of a modern yet welcoming manicure.

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Block Print

Sharp and oh-so chic, color-blocked manicures are a must-try. Here, mauve is paired with complementary colors of cream and maroon.

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Smooth and Smokey

Nude nails with a smoked mauve polish on top, accented with silver crystal gems. — @gotg0ld/ Instagram

Mysterious, you say? Try this smokey, gemstone set, which offers a balance of edge, intrigue, and sophistication.

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Mauve Jelly

If you don't currently own a sheer, jelly polish, take your favorite mauve color, mix it with a clear top coat et voila—you've created one from scratch.

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Mauve Marbled

Mauve water-marbeled nails with accents of red and purple. — @melanated.mani / Instagram

The swirling patterns of complementary red and soft grape shades add depth, movement, and visual interest to this rosy mauve manicure.

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Muted Tonals

Skittle nails with shades of mauve, tan, cream, and light brown. — @heluviee / Instagram

If you're of the "why choose?" mentality, you'll adore Skittle nails. Here, mauve is paired with cousin shades of tan, brown, and cream for a neutral manicure.

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24K Mani

Mauve nails with triangular gold foil detail at the cuticle. — @melanated.mani / Instagram

For those who love nail art but are short on time or lack a steady hand, a simple gold foil application is the answer. We're getting major luxe, art deco vibes from this triangular decal.

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Matte French

For a more modern, unique take on the traditional French, extend your tip line further down the nail plate. Finish the look off with a matte top coat for extra pizzazz.

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Mauve Chrombré

In a darling meet-cute, chrome and purple join forces to create the perfect fall ombré. From mauve to berry to burgundy, this look covers all the purple bases.

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On the Bullseye

Grey short nails with a mauve color palette bullseye design. — @chalkboardnails / Instagram

To recreate this look, use a dotting tool to make half circles on your nail. Paint the largest section with the lightest color, working your way smaller with darker polishes until you get to the center.