All you need to know about Puce.

Puce is a pale pink with a natural earthy tone that comes from blending brown, pink, purple, and white. Its name is derived from the word ‘flea’ in French. The color is supposed to be the shade of bloodstains on clothes or bedsheets after laundered, from droppings of a flea, or after it has been squashed. Puce is generally utilized as a neutral base in modern interior design and decoration.

The color puce functions well to highlight the intensity of bold colors like lime green, yellow, and orange. It also complements colors like natural browns, dark greens, earthy tones, or white to create modern contemporary palettes.

Puce hex code: #CC8899