What does the color lavender mean?

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Color meaning

What does the color lavender mean?

Lavender means grace, calm, elegance and femininity. It is a pale purple named after the lavender plant, so it carries purple's refinement without its intensity.

Color meanings

Lavender means grace, calm, elegance and femininity. It is a pale purple named after the lavender plant, so it carries purple's refinement without its intensity.

Lavender

Web standard · #e6e6fa

Psychology

Positive

  • Grace and elegance
  • Calm and relaxation
  • Femininity
  • Nostalgia

Negative

  • Fragility
  • Over-sweetness

Around the world

Western countries
Spring, Easter and gentleness.
LGBTQ+ history
Reclaimed as a symbol of pride after the 1950s 'Lavender Scare'.
Victorian England
Worn in the later stages of mourning.

Spiritual meaning

Lavender is linked to the crown chakra and to intuition and spiritual healing.

In branding

Milka's lilac wrapper and many beauty and sleep brands use lavender to feel soft and calming.

Frequently asked questions

What does the color lavender mean?

Lavender means grace, calm, elegance and femininity. It is a pale purple named after the lavender plant, so it carries purple's refinement without its intensity.

What does lavender mean spiritually?

Lavender is linked to the crown chakra and to intuition and spiritual healing.

What does lavender mean in different cultures?

Western countries: Spring, Easter and gentleness. LGBTQ+ history: Reclaimed as a symbol of pride after the 1950s 'Lavender Scare'. Victorian England: Worn in the later stages of mourning.

Why do brands use lavender?

Milka's lilac wrapper and many beauty and sleep brands use lavender to feel soft and calming.

What is the hex code for lavender?

The standard web lavender is #e6e6fa, or rgb(230, 230, 250).

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