Shades of lavender
12 named shades of lavender, from light to dark, each with its hex and RGB code and a page of matching colors. Lavenders are pale purples, from bluish periwinkle to pinkish lilac and grayed thistle.
Popular shades of lavender
Light lavender shades (12)
All 12 shades of lavender: names, hex and RGB
| Name | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light Purple | #F6CEFC | rgb(246, 206, 252) |
| Pale Lavender | #EECFFE | rgb(238, 207, 254) |
| Light Lilac | #EDC8FF | rgb(237, 200, 255) |
| Pale Lilac | #E4CBFF | rgb(228, 203, 255) |
| Light Lavendar | #EFC0FE | rgb(239, 192, 254) |
| Light Lavender | #DFC5FE | rgb(223, 197, 254) |
| Light Periwinkle | #C1C6FC | rgb(193, 198, 252) |
| Light Violet | #D6B4FC | rgb(214, 180, 252) |
| Pale Violet | #CEAEFA | rgb(206, 174, 250) |
| Lilac | #CEA2FD | rgb(206, 162, 253) |
| Pastel Purple | #CAA0FF | rgb(202, 160, 255) |
| Baby Purple | #CA9BF7 | rgb(202, 155, 247) |
Using lavender shades together
- A monochromatic lavender palette uses one light, one medium and one dark shade: for example Very Light Purple.
- Use the lightest lavender shades for backgrounds and the darkest for text, and check contrast between them.
- Warm and cool lavenders can clash; keep one temperature for a calm look.
- Open these lavender shades in the palette generator to build a full scale.
More about lavender
- Lavender color: hex code, OKLCH scale and contrast.
- What colors go with lavender.
- What does lavender mean?
- All color names, grouped by family.
Shades of other colors
- Shades of green213 named green shades with hex codes.
- Shades of blue99 named blue shades with hex codes.
- Shades of purple93 named purple shades with hex codes.
- Shades of red72 named red shades with hex codes.
- Shades of pink57 named pink shades with hex codes.
- Shades of brown43 named brown shades with hex codes.
- Shades of orange50 named orange shades with hex codes.
- Shades of yellow93 named yellow shades with hex codes.
- Shades of gray18 named gray shades with hex codes.
- Shades of white22 named white shades with hex codes.
- Shades of black11 named black shades with hex codes.
- Shades of teal30 named teal shades with hex codes.
- Shades of gold39 named gold shades with hex codes.
- Shades of beige18 named beige shades with hex codes.
- Shades of tan22 named tan shades with hex codes.
- Shades of turquoise24 named turquoise shades with hex codes.
- Shades of burgundy15 named burgundy shades with hex codes.
Frequently asked questions
How many shades of lavender are there?
There are endless shades of lavender, since any small change in a color makes a new shade. This page lists 12 named lavender shades, each with its hex code.
What are the most popular shades of lavender?
Popular lavender shades include Lavender (#E6E6FA), Lilac (#CEA2FD), Thistle (#D8BFD8), Periwinkle (#8E82FE), Mauve (#AE7181).
What is the lightest and darkest shade of lavender here?
The lightest named shade is Very Light Purple (#F6CEFC) and the darkest is Baby Purple (#CA9BF7).
What is the difference between a shade, a tint and a tone?
Strictly, a shade is a color mixed with black, a tint is mixed with white and a tone is mixed with gray. In everyday use, "shades of lavender" means every variation of lavender, light or dark.