Lavender (floral)

HEX: #B57EDC | Modern Palette

On White
3.01:1
FAIL
On Black
6.98:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#B57EDC
RGB
181, 126, 220
HSL
275°, 42% ,86%
CMYK
17.73, 42.73, 0, 13.73

About Lavender (floral)

Lavender (floral) (#B57EDC) is a color with RGB(181, 126, 220) and HSL(275.11°, 42.73%, 86.27%). In design, it is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #A5DC7E, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #DCB57E and #7EDCB5. The name comes from lavare (Latin).

  • HEX: #B57EDC
  • RGB: 181, 126, 220
  • HSL: 275.11°, 42.73%, 86.27%
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #A5DC7E
  • Triadic colors: #DCB57E, #7EDCB5
  • The name comes from lavare (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #B57EDC from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #9191DB
Protanopia #8585DC
Tritanopia #A98F8F
Achromatopsia #959595

Frequently Asked Questions

Lavender (floral) (#B57EDC) is a color with RGB(181, 126, 220) and HSL(275.11°, 42.73%, 86.27%).

#B57EDC pairs strongly with #A5DC7E as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B57EDC is suitable for Text, Background, Print.

The name Lavender (floral) is linked to lavare from Latin, meaning to wash.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word lavare
Meaning to wash
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word 'lavender' is believed to derive from the Latin 'lavare' (to wash), possibly due to the plant's use in scented washes and laundry since ancient times. Alternatively, it might come from 'livere' (bluish), referring to the color. The plant itself has been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of its use by ancient Egyptians for mummification and perfume, and by Romans for bathing and cooking. As a color name, 'lavender' emerged later, likely in the 18th century, to describe the pale purple hue of the flower.

First Recorded Use

13th-14th century (as a color/plant name)

Cultural Associations

Lavender is widely associated with purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. In Victorian times, lavender symbolized distrust, but also love and devotion. It is often used in aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties, believed to reduce stress and improve sleep. Culturally, it's a popular scent in soaps, perfumes, and cleaning products. In some traditions, lavender is believed to ward off evil and bring good luck.

Similar Named Colors
Rich Lavender #A76BCF ΔE 5.77
Bright Lavender #BF94E4 ΔE 5.96
Rich Lilac #B666D2 ΔE 6.20
Lenurple #BA93D8 ΔE 6.38

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B57EDC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B57EDC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B57EDC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B57EDC,
        #D9EBCD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B57EDC,
        #D9EBCD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lavender-(floral): #B57EDC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lavender-(floral)-r: 181;
$lavender-(floral)-g: 126;
$lavender-(floral)-b: 220;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $lavender-(floral);
    color: rgba($lavender-(floral)-r, $lavender-(floral)-g, $lavender-(floral)-b, 0.8);
}