English Lavender

HEX: #B48395 | Modern Palette

On White
3.17:1
FAIL
On Black
6.62:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#B48395
RGB
180, 131, 149
HSL
337°, 27% ,70%
CMYK
0, 27.22, 17.22, 29.41

About English Lavender

English Lavender (#B48395) is a color with RGB(180, 131, 149) and HSL(337.96°, 27.22%, 70.59%). In design, it fits Pastel, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Border, Print. Its complementary color is #83B4A2, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #95B483 and #8395B4. The name comes from English Lavender (English).

  • HEX: #B48395
  • RGB: 180, 131, 149
  • HSL: 337.96°, 27.22%, 70.59%
  • Style: Pastel, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Border, Print
  • Complementary color: #83B4A2
  • Triadic colors: #95B483, #8395B4
  • The name comes from English Lavender (English).

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Color Palettes

English Lavender #B48395 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

English Lavender #B48395 pairs with #83B4A2 as its complementary color, and #95B483 and #8395B4 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for English Lavender #B48395 moves from dark #100A0C tones through the base color to lighter #F5EFF1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Pastel Warm
Use case
Text Border Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #939394
Protanopia #898995
Tritanopia #B28585
Achromatopsia #919191

Frequently Asked Questions

English Lavender (#B48395) is a color with RGB(180, 131, 149) and HSL(337.96°, 27.22%, 70.59%).

#B48395 pairs strongly with #83B4A2 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B48395 is suitable for Text, Border, Print and works well with Pastel, Warm styles.

The name English Lavender is linked to English Lavender from English, meaning A specific cultivar or type of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) commonly grown in England, known for its fragrant purple flowers..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word English Lavender
Meaning A specific cultivar or type of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) commonly grown in England, known for its fragrant purple flowers.
Language English
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

Lavender was brought to England by the Romans, but its widespread cultivation for medicinal and aromatic purposes began in earnest during the Tudor period. 'English Lavender' specifically refers to Lavandula angustifolia, which thrives in the English climate and became a staple in gardens, apothecaries, and perfumeries. It was particularly popularized during the Elizabethan era for its use in strewing herbs, potpourri, and as a fragrant addition to laundry. The term 'English Lavender' distinguishes this hardy, true lavender from other species like French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) or Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia).

First Recorded Use

The cultivation of lavender in England dates back to at least the 16th century, with 'English Lavender' becoming a common descriptor for the species Lavandula angustifolia as it became naturalized and widely grown there.

Cultural Associations

English Lavender is deeply embedded in British culture, symbolizing purity, devotion, and tranquility. It's a quintessential cottage garden plant and is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and culinary applications (e.g., lavender shortbread). Its scent is often associated with cleanliness and relaxation. Large lavender fields, particularly in areas like Surrey and Kent, have become popular tourist attractions. The color #b48395, while a lovely shade, is a more muted, dusty rose-purple than the vibrant, often deeper purple typically associated with fresh English Lavender flowers.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B48395;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B48395;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B48395;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B48395,
        #A0C8B9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B48395,
        #A0C8B9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$english-lavender: #B48395;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$english-lavender-r: 180;
$english-lavender-g: 131;
$english-lavender-b: 149;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $english-lavender;
    color: rgba($english-lavender-r, $english-lavender-g, $english-lavender-b, 0.8);
}