Pale pinkish-purple shade (5)

I believe the answer is:

mauve

(Other definitions for mauve that I've seen before include "Bluish-purple" , "Pale violet colour" , "sort of light seen in West" , "Pale purple colour" , "Light purple" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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