Color affects our mood, energy levels, and therefore affects our well-being. The color we choose in clothing or in the interior determines how others see and perceive us.

What does the color purple look like in photos and in life?

Lilac is made in much the same way as violet, by mixing blue and red. Lilac color, to put it simply, is light purple. All shades of purple depend on the shades of red and blue, because they are also different.

If you mix red, which contains the least amount of yellow and orange, with blue, which contains the least amount of yellow and green, you get purple. An example could be the color of lilac, some colors of violet, the color of lavender, amethyst. Pale lilac color is the shades of the evening sky with the setting sun. By combining pink, white and purple, in which most white– we get a pale lilac color. This color also comes with lilacs and violets. The color is unusually delicate, a little sentimental. Morning dawn also contains shades of lavender in its color.

And what the purple color looks like depends on the content of red, blue and white in it. Mysterious violet and amethyst colors look noble. They are especially loved in spring. Soft color purple shades are associated with fragile beauty, tenderness and femininity.

When looking at photos of purple shades on a monitor or smartphone, one should not forget about the peculiarities of color rendering and the long path of color from camera to screen. Therefore, not everyone will see the purple images in their original form.

Psychology of purple color

The color purple is often found in nature, especially in flowers, in the evening sunset and morning dawn. Psychologists convince us that people who prefer the color lilac love loneliness and are prone to philosophical reflection. Like violet, lilac is the color of spirituality and mysticism. This color can simultaneously have a relaxing effect and ignite passion. Lilac evening dresses and other outfits are preferred by sophisticated, dreamy and at the same time passionate people.

When choosing the color of clothes, we subconsciously focus on our mood: if we are in a bad mood, we put on something darker; if we are in a good mood, we want to wear something bright and cheerful. In addition, by choosing a color, we can control our mood and success.

Since lilac has many shades, it certainly finds a place in clothing and looks great in both casual and business wear, as well as evening wear. Evening lilac dresses look elegant and sophisticated.

Many women often choose lilac color in evening dresses for romantic meetings. If you like the amethyst stone, then you can imagine how beautiful a purple outfit decorated with beads, rhinestones or sequins will be. This original combination of color and decor will turn you into a shining precious amethyst.

A business woman often creates an image of being strong, confident, conquering everyone and everything, because you have to achieve everything on your own, sometimes using exactingness, perseverance and even force (not physical, of course). But try using a purple outfit to create a romantic image, while remaining persistent and strong. What if this leads to success not only in business relationships, but also in your personal life.

Summer outfits in noble lavender shades are extremely attractive - light tunics and delicate, feminine dresses. Lilac colors are light and charming, pleasant. They can be used for a whole separate outfit, and for accent pieces. Lilac shades are beautiful and elegant in everyday wear, sensual and sentimental lilac, feminine lavender or violet shades. They create a soft and romantic image.

Lilac tunics and summer dresses highlight your tan during the day, and in the evening, combined with silver sandals, they look glamorous. The lilac color looks elegant in accessories: scarves, scarves, bags, shoes, hats. In this case, it adds liveliness and sophistication to business ensembles.

White precious metals - white gold and silver, stones - and diamonds look great as decoration for lilac-colored outfits. You can choose high-quality beaded jewelry, highlighting your individuality. A lilac outfit with the right jewelry will make your look sparkle.

Lilac color combined with other colors

Pay attention to the beauty of the dawn and you will see what colors purple goes well with. These are shades of pink, white, blue, gray. Lilac color, like all purple shades, is a complex color.

A combination of lilac and white will create a festive mood for an everyday outfit. Lilac can also be combined with the universal beige color. The option of purple and blue, especially dark blue, can be called a win-win.

The beauty of lilac is emphasized by chocolate and flesh colors. The lilac color in a blouse becomes an accent color in a light gray suit. This blouse will soften a formal office suit. gray and will give you and your subordinates a cheerful mood. If the suit is purple, then a white blouse looks good in it, creating a soft, sophisticated look.

Who suits purple color

The color lilac has many shades and is suitable only for those who choose theirs correctly. Then the image can turn out brilliant. Try to choose, starting with your color type. For example, for the “winter” color type, the lilac color of amethyst is suitable, for “summer” – lavender, for “spring” – the color of lilac, for “autumn” – lavender.

Hair, skin and eye color in combination with purple color can make the image mysterious. If you have blue eyes, the color of bright lilac (not dark) will emphasize the beauty of your eyes, but at the same time, your skin should not be pale gray, but with a gentle blush. Each of us perceives color differently. However, if you do not trust your taste or do not have a sense of color, it is better to exclude the color lilac from your wardrobe. When experimenting with lilac shades, it is easy to go beyond good taste.

Lilac, lavender, fuchsia, magenta - all these are quite similar colors and it’s easy to get confused in the definitions. But the color purple raises the most questions: what does it really look like? How to identify this mysterious shade? Lilac color - what is it?

What does purple color look like?

The most famous purple flower is the lilac. “Lilac” is exactly how the name of not only lilac, but also the shade of its inflorescences sounds in French and some other European languages. Most often, confusion in identifying a given color occurs precisely because of this: lilac and lilac in international palettes are the same color, just different different countries he wears different names. By the way, in the CIS countries, a light purple shade is also classified as lilac, which in the international palette is called “gray-lavender” (#BDBBD7). Lilac differs from gray-lavender in that it still contains more pink than blue.

In some palettes, “lilac” takes pride of place among the purple shades, of which there are about 12. But, for example, in the RGB palette, lilac is numbered #C8A2C8 and belongs to the purple color. Purple in color wheel occupies an intermediate place between red and violet, it has about 18 shades. It is with purple shades that lilac is most often confused - with a shade of fuchsia (#FF00FF), orchid (#DA70D6), Red-violet (#C71585), etc.

Thus, the best guide for the untrained eye remains a lilac flower - one look at a blooming lilac is enough to understand what the lilac shade looks like.

Who suits purple color

Lilac is one of those colors that is always in trend. But even if you know for sure what color purple is, it is not a fact that the purchased item will suit its owner.

Most of all, "lilac" suits women:

• who have reddish, copper or chestnut hair and green or hazel eyes;
• fair-haired and light-blond ladies with gray or blue eyes.

Lilac is the most feminine and romantic color you can find. He looks graceful and sophisticated and gives a woman the same qualities. So ladies who want to add softness and elegance to their look can safely resort to using the color lilac. If a woman already possesses these qualities, then purple shades in clothes and accessories will only emphasize her advantages.

What shades does purple go with?

Lilac color is memorable, attractive. But to look good in clothes of a similar shade, it is not enough to know what color purple is; you need to learn how to choose the right color ensembles for it.

The most harmonious combination of colors is considered to be one in which purple is combined with dark and rich shades. Since lilac is a fairly “light” and “airy” color, stylists recommend balancing it with dark blue, black or dark gray.

A very bold experiment is the combination of lilac and dark green: in nature it is found everywhere, but in life, for example, a lilac dress can be complemented with green shoes and go to a glamorous youth party.

Another, radically opposite approach is to combine purple with pastel shades: with soft pink, ecru or metallic shade. In this case, the image will be very sophisticated and “weightless”, incredibly gentle. If you make an ensemble of lilac, as well as pink or fuchsia, the image will turn out to be energetic, bright and catchy.

What to wear with lavender clothes

Light lilac color needs support from a more aggressive color range: plum, purple, poisonous pink and, of course, black and dark purple.

A light purple dress will look equally good with black and dark gray shoes, beige or white. Do not forget about metallic shades, in which not only shoes, but also a handbag can be made.

Light purple blouses and tops look great with rich blue or light blue jeans (the more transparent the shade of the top, the deeper the color of the bottom clothing should be).

An ensemble of a hot pink dress and light purple shoes complete with accessories will look carefree and glamorous.

Lilac also goes well with dark brown and chocolate shades.

Lilac in the interior

When you look on the Internet for confirmation of what the color purple looks like, photos are most often shown chic interiors, made in lilac tones. Indeed, this shade is often used in the decoration of rooms (usually bedrooms), as it helps to relax the nervous system.

Lilac is a “feminine” color, very soft. It fills you with energy and improves your mood. In a soft lilac room it is good not only to relax, but also to engage in creativity.

What pleases the eye most is the combination of lilac and white, pink, turquoise, and gray in the interior.

Lilac on the catwalk

The lilac color - what it is, is well reflected in the collections of designers in 2014 - during this period there was simply a “boom” for the lilac color and the purple palette in general.

As a rule, famous fashion designers made evening dresses in this color, but they also did not ignore outerwear. You can see chic clothing models in lilac in the collections of such brands as Gucci, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Giles, Dsquared, etc.

Lilac in the wardrobe of celebrities

Most often, the provocative Lady Gaga turns to the lilac palette: she often appears at social parties and ceremonies in dresses of this shade; the pop diva used lilac stage wigs for a long time, then tried to do lilac highlights, and then completely dyed her hair in this color.

At various film premieres and ceremonies, Mila Kunis, Charlize Theron, Eva Mendes and Eva Longoria most often appear in purple evening dresses.

Kelly Osbourne has a particular passion for this color: lilac-colored hair has long been her calling card.

Pale lilac color is the tone of dreams, tenderness, youth. It can be seen in the spring in the flowers of apple, plum, and cherry trees. The pale lilac color sees off the sun, making you admire the evening sky.

It will look good on both warm and light fabrics.

An interior in lavender colors will be both modest and lush. This color will fit well into various styles, such as art decor, rocco, eclecticism. Pale lilac shades are suitable for the bedroom, gazebo and other relaxing places that are pleasant for you.

Pale lilac color does not like bright accessories; it creates soft bliss, where nothing should distract.

Choose for your bedroom wallpapers with a large, light pattern: gray, beige or white. Silkscreen printing will look good.

Pale lilac color attracts both velvet and silk, so you can choose the texture of the fabric that you prefer or combine both.

Better to put it on the floor carpet covering gray purple. Furniture does not have to be “airy” transparent, although this gives more space and a “lush” of lavender. You can choose beige shades of wood (for example, alder) or contrastingly dark ones, like black cherry or walnut.

Purple walls in the interior create their own unique look, luxury and elegance. The interior can also be soothing, given its rich, warm palette of colors. For example, light purple in a bedroom design will create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, while a dark purple interior of a study or luxurious living room will promote the thought process and conduct business conversations.

The photo shows a combination of white and purple. Smooth lines, uncomplicated details and a minimum of furniture are the basis modern style living room.

In order to choose the right color for the rooms, you need to correlate several parameters and remember the following rules:

• Violet is divided into warm (lilac, orchid, eggplant and others with a red undertone), cool shades (purple, amethyst, wisteria and others with a blue undertone) and neutral (bright violet and lilac);
• Purple in the interior must be diluted with one or two tones (contrasting or similar, or both);
• In warm shades it makes the room smaller, so it should be used in rooms with windows (preferably two), with high white ceilings, beige colors and with good lighting;
• In small rooms it is appropriate in details (pouf, painting, desk lamp, accent wall), then the room maintains its size and at the same time becomes brighter;
• Purple ceiling and floor cannot be combined;
• You should not use more than four shades of one color tone in the interior of a room.

Purple is appropriate in a living room with good lighting; in the photo, the accent wall and textiles make the room original.

Living room decoration

In the interior of the living room, purple is best emphasized with sofa cushions, curtains, trim and vases in a warm shade.

• A golden chandelier will emphasize the luxury and hospitality of the owners.
• Cool shades combined with brown are suitable for a living room with a fireplace.
• IN modern interiors To create a minimalist style, a combination of beige and, in addition to it, purple and white are suitable.
• You can zone the space using a bright two-level ceiling, painting one side of it purple and the other in a neutral milky color, or you can separate the living room area from the kitchen with thread curtains.

In the photo, the living room in warm tones of purple is combined with flowing silver curtains. A milky sofa and a glass table neutralize the depth of purple.

Kitchen interier

• Delicate purple or lilac color is suitable for small kitchens.
• A white or muted green set, in addition to the same curtains, are suitable for creating a kitchen in a rustic style.
• The spacious kitchen will be decorated with bright purple tiles above work surface, purple clock and lower facade of furniture.
• For a small kitchen, a combination of soft purple with white, cream, sand, pink, light blue, gray, and pistachio is suitable.
• When choosing a lilac set, the walls should be neutral, and vice versa.

In the photo, the kitchen interior with a white set looks luxurious with the addition of rich purple in two shades.

Purple in bedroom design

To create a feeling of calm in the bedroom, lavender and lilac are suitable, with a small addition of turquoise in the details.

• The bedroom interior in shades of purple and indigo will create an atmosphere of mystery, and silk amethyst curtains with the same upholstery on the headboard create a feeling of luxury.
• This color is suitable for creating a high-tech style in combination with dark furniture and white textiles.
• Purple should be used for wall decoration provided that the complete image of the bedroom is thought out. If you are not sure of the unity of style, then it is better to complement the bedroom interior with lilac elements (panels, curtains, carpet, armchair).

Children's room

• If this is a teenager’s room, then a bright purple sofa, photo wallpaper and cream walls are suitable for decoration.
• In the play area and work desk area, the walls can be painted lavender, and the relaxation area can be painted in a delicate beige color.
• Bright accents can be toys, a chandelier, curtains, for example, orange or turquoise.

The photo shows a children's room with a predominance of purple, suitable for girls of any age. The combination of deep colors in the interior is diluted with a white carpet and furniture.

Bathroom decoration

Purple is combined with white sanitary ware (to create a calm image), and black, white, gold (to create a luxurious bathroom).

• With good cool lighting, the bathroom can be completely lavender.
• Eggplant, indigo and other rich shades are inappropriate in the interior of small bathrooms, even if there is an abundance of light.
• A small bathroom will be decorated with one of the walls in purple; this compromise will create depth with a pair of mirrors.
• For a large bathroom, you can use purple and yellow color, thus dividing the room into zones.
• The ceiling of any size should be made light, as well as the floor, taps and mixers should be made of stainless steel.

In the photo, the purple bathroom looks chic with space and plenty of light. White plumbing and light ceiling combined with floral pattern walls create the effect of a spa.

Combination of purple with other colors

To the interior of the room in purple tones you need to be careful when choosing companion flowers, since different shades it is a mixture of blue and warm red, which makes it difficult to choose. Interior designers give recommendations on which colors purple goes best with in the interior, and which colors it cannot share space with.

• White with purple is a win-win option due to the combination of bright and neutral tones. In contrast, these shades complement each other, and depending on the main color, you can create two different moods. As decor, you can choose items in silver, metal, black, gold, and crystal and glass will emphasize the depth and freshness of the color combination.

• Black and purple The interior is suitable for decorating bedrooms. Fireplace fire or candles, light paintings and frames, glass will complement the bold combination.

• Gray-violet interior in light colors looks neutral and piquant due to the activity of the color. You can experiment with this combination and create something like gentle image for the nursery, and strict for the office.

• Purple and brown The interior will emphasize the originality of the choice. Rich chocolate and ripe plum with white decorative elements are suitable for bold and unusual design(provided there is sufficient lighting in the room), and mustard accents in the furniture will create an avant-garde spirit.

• Red-violet the interior (like black and purple) in its pure form creates tension, reduces the size of the room and emotionally suppresses those present. To decorate a room in this combination, details of these colors (for example, a red sofa) are suitable.

• Yellow-violet the interior creates a bright mood and a charge of vivacity. For rich lemon shades, it is better to choose lilac and light lilac colors. The violet-red magenta color looks great with mustard yellow.

• Green and purple in the interior they create the effect of mystery in dark shades, and freshness in rich herbal and neutral lavender, and the pistachio color of the walls and lilac cushioned furniture will complement each other without the intervention of a third color.

• Turquoise and purple They are often found in interiors and look great against the background of fresh pastel walls. These shades can be combined in different quantities and combined with white.

• Purple pink interior in neutral tones with light gray details it will look unusual and unobtrusive. Ideal for a children's room.

• Lilac-violet The interior creates a vintage style, complemented with gold accessories and forged elements. IN pastel colors These similar colors are suitable for the delicate decoration of a girl’s room.

Because purple walls create quite powerful energy in the interior and unusual look, you can decorate the room with textiles, a chandelier, floor lamps, stucco or panels of this color. This technique will help you take a closer look at the color and finally understand how it responds in the perception of space.

Photo gallery

Below are photo examples of the use of purple in the decoration of various rooms.

The palette of purple colors is very rich: from light lilac to inky. But few people know the exact names and distinguish all these shades. The terms “purple” and “lilac” are mostly used.

One of the gentle and unusual shades– lilac. This is the violet-pink color that colors clouds at sunset, the flowers of some types of lilacs in May, and the magic stone “amethyst” in the correct cut. The lilac shade is soft and attractive, romantic and mysterious. It evokes calm and lightness, relieves anxiety, activates intuition, imagination and creativity, does not irritate the eyes, relieves stress and improves mood. That is why the lilac color in the interior has found its use as one of those that envelops with tenderness and extraordinary mystery.

How to correctly apply lilac shades when designing rooms, how to combine them with other colors of the palette, in which rooms and styles to use - “Dream House” will tell you all this today.

Lilac interior: combinations of moods and sensations

The interior in lilac color looks magical, fabulous and slightly ephemeral. It looks best against a background of white, silver-gray, milky. Surrounded by more bright colors the shade may be lost. Purple details, as mentioned at the beginning, attract the eye and fascinate.

This color is classified as “floral” shades. The combination of lilac color in the interior is possible with the same delicate tones - pink, light blue, etc. The combination of lilac and soft green is pleasing to the eye; it gives the interior spring freshness and a joyful mood. Among the bright colors, red, blue, and burgundy are suitable as additional accents. The duet of lilac and chocolate looks extravagant, and beige shades will give the first warmth and comfort. The combination of lilac-pink and purple will make the interior luxurious and rich. You can also combine it with richer and darker shades, if lilac is dominant, and purple is used as a decorative element.

Lilac interior photo

You should not use yellow, orange, etc. next to lilac. Black color can be used in tandem with white or on a purple background.

Different rooms framed in purple

The interior of any room in a lilac tone will become spectacular and extraordinary. Below we suggest considering options for using this color in different rooms apartments or houses.

Lilac color in the nursery

Lilac is a good choice for a children's room. This color is especially suitable for a teenage girl, for whom a pink room seems too childish, while a purple one will be perceived as gentle, romantic and youthful at the same time. The calming effect of the shade will ensure calm and rosy dreams at any age.

The bedroom is often decorated in lilac tones, as this color calms and relaxes. Purple elements: curtains against a background of gray or pink will add sensuality and intimacy. If you make it the main color, then the details and decor should be neutral shades: beige, white, cream. Black furniture and flooring will look great with dark purple, decorative elements made of chrome, glass, .

Living room in lilac color

Purple shades are rarely used in the living room, but purple can act as accents and details (chandeliers, curtains, photo frames, sofa cushions). It can be used in style, or, complemented with gold and silver accessories.

Lilac kitchen interior

You also rarely see a kitchen in purple tones. They are chosen by extraordinary, creative people. Not all shades of purple are suitable for the kitchen interior, because it suppresses the appetite, but it is the delicate purple color that is appropriate to use in the kitchen. Combining it with peach color, you can make the kitchen warm and cozy, say, in the style of or.

It will look impressive kitchen set with purple facades. But other furniture should be simple and discreet, so as not to give the impression of clutter. If the walls are purple, then you need to choose light furniture. For became classic combination lilac with white.

In a glamorous kitchen it can be used in combination with pearl, silver, pink and black. The purple color of the walls, furniture, floors or walls will make the kitchen cheerful, energetic and joyful. Even a satin tablecloth and chair covers will be enough to achieve this effect.

Lilac kitchens photo