How to describe the colour lilac: colour codes, shades and mixing tips

Lilac is a soft, pastel purple shade that evokes the pleasant, relaxing colour of lilac flowers. This colour is often associated with the renewal of spring and the freshness of nature, as the blooming of lilac bushes is a sign of warmer weather. Lilacs can symbolise youth, innocence and new beginnings. Because of its calming effect, it is often used in interior design, especially in bedrooms and rest rooms, to create a harmonious and peaceful environment.

In fashion, lilac can be used on clothes, accessories and make-up thanks to its elegant and sophisticated shade. The colour allows for creativity and can be easily combined with other colours such as white, grey or Green with different shades. The choice of lilac suggests a subtle elegance and style, making it a popular colour not only for casual but also for formal wear. The psychological impact of the colour can evoke positive, balanced feelings in the wearer and those around them.

RGB and HEX colour codes for the colour orgone purple

The colour lilac is a beautiful and soothing shade, available with the RGB and HEX colour codes below:
RGB: (200, 162, 200)
HEX: #c8a2c8

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#9932CC
RGB	rgb(153, 50, 204)
HSL	hsl(280, 60%, 50%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(280, 75%, 80%)
CMYK	cmyk(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%)
Contrasting colour	#33CC32
Complementary colour	#CC32CC

Dark and light shades of lilac

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of orgonal purple

Organ violet is an elegant yet cheerful colour that can be harmoniously paired with different colour palettes such as complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes. These palettes help to create visual balance.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

lilac colour

The colour lilac is a light, soft shade of purple, reminiscent of the colour of lilac bush flowers. It is usually a mixture of purple and white and gives a subtle, elegant look in any application, whether it be fashion, interior design or graphic design.

What is the colour of lilac?

The colour of lilac depends on several factors:

• Pigmentek: The colour of lilac is determined by the pigments it contains, which can produce different shades and intensities.
• Lighting: Light conditions have a significant impact on the perception of colour. Different types and colours of light sources have different effects on the visibility of colour.
• The environment of objects: The appearance of lilac can also depend on the contrast of the surrounding colours. The presence of other colours may alter the perception of the colour.
• Material: The type of material on which the lilac colour is applied can also affect the hue and gloss of the colour.

How is the lilac colour colour mixing possible?

To mix the lilac colour, first create a base lilac colour by mixing red and blue paint. To achieve the lilac shade, add white paint to lighten the lilac and, if necessary, a little red or blue paint to adjust the tone.