Puce
noun
A dark red or purple-brown color.
She wore a dress of puce fabric.
Often appears as...
- puce color
- puce fabric
adjective
Describing the color similar to dark red or purple-brown.
She has a puce handbag.
Often appears as...
- puce color
- puce fabric
noun
A dark red or purple-brown color.
She wore a dress of puce fabric.
Often appears as...
- puce color
- puce fabric
adjective
Describing the color similar to dark red or purple-brown.
She has a puce handbag.
Often appears as...
- puce color
- puce fabric
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origin
Puce was a fashionable color in the 18th century; knowing its history can hint at an antiquated charm in usage.
The puce wallpaper gave the room a quaint, vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not quite purple
Puce is often confused with purple but has a browner tone, which is important for accurate color reference.
The artist corrected the palette from purple to the more accurate puce.
Pro Tip 3/3Colorful Emotions
Colors like puce often carry emotional associations; puce can evoke solemnity or dignity.
His puce necktie added a serious tone to his outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origin
Puce was a fashionable color in the 18th century; knowing its history can hint at an antiquated charm in usage.
The puce wallpaper gave the room a quaint, vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not quite purple
Puce is often confused with purple but has a browner tone, which is important for accurate color reference.
The artist corrected the palette from purple to the more accurate puce.
Pro Tip 3/3Colorful Emotions
Colors like puce often carry emotional associations; puce can evoke solemnity or dignity.
His puce necktie added a serious tone to his outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Origin
Puce was a fashionable color in the 18th century; knowing its history can hint at an antiquated charm in usage.
The puce wallpaper gave the room a quaint, vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 2/3Not quite purple
Puce is often confused with purple but has a browner tone, which is important for accurate color reference.
The artist corrected the palette from purple to the more accurate puce.
Pro Tip 3/3Colorful Emotions
Colors like puce often carry emotional associations; puce can evoke solemnity or dignity.
His puce necktie added a serious tone to his outfit.
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