The 1980s, as a decade, were all about excess. Puffy shoulder pads, heavy makeup, and big hair dominated the fashion and beauty world, and bold colors, prints, and textures took over the home décor space. Possibly the most popular color during this era, however, was mauve, a distinctive dusty, pale pink purple that washed over everything from bedding to carpets. This color gave rooms a distinctly feminine flair and was often paired with other colors in the same muted pastel family, like pale blue, mint green, and light yellow.