What colors go with lavender? Well, neutral colors like gray, smoke, and off-white are often the best ones to complement it. Lavender can turn around the depressing and muted impression of the cool neutrals.
Like colors that go with purple in general, the best pairings for lavender go far beyond beige, black and white – though of course, these palettes work too. The designers we spoke to for this piece had some surprising suggestions, from burnt orange to pastel green.
Top aroma note options that go well with lavender include Orange, Tangerine, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint. Ideas: Lavender & Bergamot will create a light, bright blend. Lavender & Peppermint will have a stronger scent and is a great option for headaches.
Purple and the colour wheel
Colours directly opposite each other – or colours that “contrast” each other – are seen as complementary colours. They balance each other out. So what are the colours that compliment purple? Yellow, orange, and green are the most obvious ones.
When it comes to color theory, the complementary color of purple is yellow. However, aside from yellow, there are many other colors that complement purple, depending on the shade and hue of the purple in question. Among these complimenting colors are orange, blue, yellow, brown, turquoise, and cream or off-white.
Every variation looks crisp and bright with white. The brighter, purple versions looks great with lime green and orange. The grayer lavenders look great with beige, magenta and yellows (gold and warm browns). But as you will see from the photos below, there is almost nothing you can't put with it.
Since the blue and purple families share some of the same color components, pairing light lavender with light blue also works beautifully. It is a natural pairing that can be light and airy. If you want to add more contrast – add a light green to the mix.
However, because lavender promotes relaxation, it may make the effects of central nervous (CNS) depressants stronger. These drugs include narcotics such as morphine or oxycodone (OxyContin) for pain, and sedative and anti-anxiety agents such as lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), and alprazolam (Xanax).
Teal and purple both have blue undertones. They pair well but purple can visually overwhelm teal, so it is best to use it as an accent color only. Try using the 60-30-10 rules. Start with neutral colors at 60% then add in teal at 30%, finish with purple as your accent color at 10%.
Brown + Lavender
Lavender is a more feminine color, which lends itself to looking a little more inherently luxurious than, say, your everyday color of mud. So when the two colors of brown and lavender are paired together, magical things happen.
Surgery: Lavender might slow down the central nervous system. If used with anesthesia and other medications given during and after surgery, it might slow down the central nervous system too much. Stop using lavender at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Lavender can affect blood pressure and your central nervous system. If you need surgery or dental work, stop taking lavender at least 2 weeks ahead of time.
A few drops on a pillow or diffused in the bedroom can help you float off into a healing sleep. A few drops is all that is needed. Too much Lavender can actually have the opposite effect and become too stimulating.
Lavender plays nicely with lots of colors including neutrals like grey and navy, reds, oranges, and pinks (yes, really), brighter blues, and other pastels.
Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. Purple is the color of royalty and speaks of elegance, refinement, and luxury, too. The color is also associated with the crown chakra, which is the energy center associated with higher purpose and spiritual connectivity.
Silver: The metallic shine of silver can enhance the subtle shimmer of lavender, creating an elegant and glamorous pairing. Navy: Deep navy blue can provide a rich and refined backdrop for lavender, creating a timeless ensemble. Yellow: The sunny shade of yellow can create a delicate and cheerful pairing with lavender.
'Some of my favorite green color combinations include deep olive layered with pale lavender and a pop of acid yellow and/or cobalt blue,' she says.
Purple is the meeting point on the color wheel between warm red and cool blue, which means that reddish purples are warm and blueish purples are cool. Lilac's pink tint puts it towards the warm end of the wheel. Lavender, however, is a cool color – because of its blue undertones.
And when combined with colors like sage, teal, navy, grey, and more, you have a stunning wedding palette. Lavender comes in a couple of shades suitable for your cakes, decor, centerpieces, attire, and overall wedding layout. So, it's in your best interest to choose and combine these colors early enough.
Bright orange and red are two examples of colors that can clash with purple and create a jarring and overwhelming space,' Artem Kropovinsky warns. 'Additionally, it's best to avoid pairing purple with too many other bold colors, as it can make the space feel overwhelming.
Like any other neighboring colors in the color wheel, red and violet look amazing together. This combination sends a message of approachability and casualty that is easily translated to any personal style or occasion.
Because lilac color is very soft, it can be well contrasted with strong colors, such as orange, yellow, olive green, and so on. It can also combine with similar purple, and pink to match, which will also be very harmonious.
Lavender is LIKELY SAFE for most adults in food amounts. It's POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth, applied to the skin, or inhaled in medicinal amounts. When taken by mouth, lavender can cause constipation, headache, and increased appetite. When applied to the skin, lavender can sometimes cause irritation.
Linalool interacts with the neurotransmitter (or chemical messenger), GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid), to quieten the brain and nervous system, which makes the whole body feel more relaxed.