Lavender
Also known as: Rich Lilac, Teldrassil Purple, Rich Lavender, Violet Voltage
Lavender sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively purple that feels regal and mysterious. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lavender
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.37:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.23:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Lavender background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lavender
Lavender with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lavender
Lavender triad
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.
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.
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