Lavender
Also known as: Rich Lilac , Teldrassil Purple , Rich Lavender , Violet Voltage
As a soft take on purple, Lavender carries regal and mysterious energy that suits beauty brands and creative portfolios. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a green keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.23:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Lavender color codes
- HEX
- #B56EDC
- RGB
- rgb(181, 110, 220)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 110, 220, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(279, 61%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(279, 50%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(18%, 50%, 0%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(57.8 43.0 -45.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.9% 0.171 312.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumorchid #BA55D3 · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 7000: Squirrel grey #7E8B92 · ΔE 12.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lavender works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lavender
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Lavender by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.23:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lavender background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lavender
Lavender with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lavender
Lavender triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fake Love #CC77EE · ΔE 5.0
- Lavendless #B86FC2 · ΔE 5.3
- Amethyst #9966CC · ΔE 6.1
- Wisteria #A87DC2 · ΔE 6.9
- Viola #966EBD · ΔE 7.2
- Barbiecore #E15ACB · ΔE 9.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lavender is closest to Leaf .
FAQ
Lavender FAQs
What color is Lavender?
Lavender is a medium purple with the hex code #B56EDC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 279°, 61% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lavender?
The hex code for Lavender is #B56EDC. In RGB it's rgb(181, 110, 220), and in CMYK it's cmyk(18%, 50%, 0%, 14%).
What colors go well with Lavender?
Lavender pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Lavender : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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