French Lilac

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

San Francisco designer Kelly Berg says Violets are more versatile than you may think. The softest tints speak of romance and sweetness, and the deepest shades are rich and powerful...Color is never viewed in a vacuum, she says. So if you want a lavender room to be less feminine, add elements that are less girly, such as black-and-white photography, industrial pieces, and streamlined furniture.

interiorsbycolor.com

The secret to incorporating this hue into your color palette is to play up its blue undertones. Pastel purple and violet can take the place of blue in most color schemes and in a variety of styles. Lilac is not just for bedrooms and bathrooms; using it as a pop of color in the back of cabinets and bookshelves can give you some of that lilac style without a big commitment.

mymove.com

Periwinkle blue undertones make this a good choice for more adult spaces rather than kid's rooms. This would be great partnered with a navy.

Nicole from Color Catalog

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This is on the stronger end of the popular light purples, and very saturated. It would be great on a accent wall, behind bookshelves or smaller spaces.

Where could you expect to see it?

This shade would look great peeking out of unexpected places, like the inside of dresser drawers, the back of a closet, or the inside of a closet.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

This color can be overpowering (or fabulous) in large doses. Make sure you know what you're going for.

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What's the LRV?

56.81. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other midtone shades, French Lilac has a medium LRV, meaning it reflects a medium amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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