Rich Brilliant Lavender

HEX: #F1A7FE | Modern Palette

On White
1.80:1
FAIL
On Black
11.70:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F1A7FE
RGB
241, 167, 254
HSL
291°, 34% ,99%
CMYK
5.12, 34.25, 0, 0.39

About Rich Brilliant Lavender

Rich Brilliant Lavender (#F1A7FE) is a color with RGB(241, 167, 254) and HSL(291.03°, 34.25%, 99.61%). In design, it fits Pastel styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #B4FEA7, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FEF1A7 and #A7FEF1. The name comes from Rich Brilliant Lavender (English).

  • HEX: #F1A7FE
  • RGB: 241, 167, 254
  • HSL: 291.03°, 34.25%, 99.61%
  • Style: Pastel
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #B4FEA7
  • Triadic colors: #FEF1A7, #A7FEF1
  • The name comes from Rich Brilliant Lavender (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #F1A7FE from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Pastel
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C0C0FD
Protanopia #B1B1FE
Tritanopia #E7B5B5
Achromatopsia #C1C1C1

Frequently Asked Questions

Rich Brilliant Lavender (#F1A7FE) is a color with RGB(241, 167, 254) and HSL(291.03°, 34.25%, 99.61%).

#F1A7FE pairs strongly with #B4FEA7 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F1A7FE is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Pastel styles.

The name Rich Brilliant Lavender is linked to Rich Brilliant Lavender from English, meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of purple, evoking richness and brilliance, and associating it with the color lavender..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Rich Brilliant Lavender
Meaning A descriptive name for a specific shade of purple, evoking richness and brilliance, and associating it with the color lavender.
Language English
First Recorded Use 21st Century

History

This color name is a modern, descriptive English term, rather than having a deep historical etymology. It's characteristic of the expanded and often more poetic or evocative color naming conventions that became prevalent with digital color systems and web design. The 'Rich Brilliant' prefix aims to differentiate it from a standard or muted lavender, emphasizing its vibrancy and depth. 'Lavender' itself has been used as a color name since the late 18th century, referring to the pale purple color of the lavender flower.

First Recorded Use

Likely early 2000s (post-web color naming conventions)

Cultural Associations

The use of 'Rich' and 'Brilliant' suggests a desire to convey luxury, vibrancy, and a certain intensity. Lavender colors, in general, are often associated with femininity, tranquility, grace, and sometimes spirituality. This particular shade, being more vibrant, might also suggest creativity or playfulness. It's a color that stands out and makes a statement.

Similar Named Colors
Mauve #E0B0FF ΔE 4.41
Brilliant Lavender #F4BBFF ΔE 4.97
Bright Ube #D19FE8 ΔE 5.70
Plum #DDA0DD ΔE 5.85

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F1A7FE;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F1A7FE;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F1A7FE;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F1A7FE,
        #FEFEFE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F1A7FE,
        #FEFEFE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rich-brilliant-lavender: #F1A7FE;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rich-brilliant-lavender-r: 241;
$rich-brilliant-lavender-g: 167;
$rich-brilliant-lavender-b: 254;

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