{"id":41368,"date":"2021-04-27T09:28:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=41368"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:28:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:28:03","slug":"lavender-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/lavender-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavender Color Explained: Color Codes, Similar Shades, and Symbolism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photogenic lavender fields dotting your Instagram feed to<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iconic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parisian runways and even hair dye, it\u2019s safe to say that the trendiness of lavender color is here to stay. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of nature\u2019s most stunning colors and is named after the mesmerizing lavender flower blooming in the vibrant lavender fields of Provence. Fun fact: the name <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from the Latin verb \u201clavare\u201d \u2013 to wash. Lavender flowers were used o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ver 2500 years ago in Ancient Egypt during the mummification process and in the Elizabethan times to perfume clothes and bed linen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ancient Greeks called lavender <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nardus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spikenard<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, named after the Syrian city of Naarda. The name spikenard or nard is also used in biblical texts associated with the amazing scent of lavender that was prized by people in ancient times. Lavender is one of the most recognized herbal scents in the world \u2013 fresh, floral, crisp, clean, and calming. But what about the color lavender? Let\u2019s dive into this shade that, just like the flower it\u2019s named after, is always fresh in fashion and home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-shoutout-353832347022201\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn130.picsart.com\/353832347022201.jpg\" alt=\"Shoutout to @fcutell for winning 1st place \ud83e\udd47in the Portrait From Behind Image Remix Challenge \ud83c\udfc6 #challengewinner #portrait #flowers #freetoedit \" width=\"428px\" height=\"619.2625px\" data-id=\"353832347022201\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Color_Is_Lavender\">What Color Is Lavender?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a mix of purple and white; while purple is a mix of red and blue colors. You can also mix cyan and red, blue and magenta, blue and red, or cyan and magenta, and then add white to get lavender.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hex code for lavender <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#e6e6fa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In an RGB color space, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is composed of 90.2% red, 90.2% green, and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 2% black. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has RGB values of R:230, G:230, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 15132410.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-351425157029203?edit_history=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn131.picsart.com\/348042790062203.jpg\" alt=\"#freetoedit #purple #purplesparkles #purpleaesthetic #vintage #retro #vhs #vcr \" width=\"428px\" height=\"570.457937088515px\" data-id=\"351425157029203\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Are_Lilac_and_Lavender_the_Same_Color\">Are Lilac and Lavender the Same Color?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/lilac-color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lilac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both popular variations of the violet-purple color and are both named after lavender and lilac flowers respectively. Lilac flowers, or Syriga, belong to the olive family, Oleaceae; while lavender flowers, or Levandula, belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The difference between these two hues of the violet-purple family is that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a pale purple with a blue tint, while lilac is a light purple with a pink tint. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term lavender is sometimes used in common language to apply to a wide range of pale, light or grayish-purple but only on the blue side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking at these colors through the lens of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color theory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lilac is considered a warm color on the color wheel because of its pink tint, while lavender is defined as a cool color due to its blue undertones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-223227943008202\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn168.picsart.com\/223227943008202.jpg\" alt=\"#FreeToEdit \" width=\"428px\" height=\"570.6666666666666px\" data-id=\"223227943008202\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Is_Lavender_Pink_or_Purple\">Is Lavender Pink or Purple?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a light shade of purple with a blue tinge and matches the palest part of the lavender flower. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is famous for its myriad of shades with different combinations of white and purple. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender blush, for example, is its lightest shade and has more white than purple. Heliotrope and lavender pink are bright shades of lavender with stronger pinkish tints. Lavender blue, also known as periwinkle and lavender gray are more purple in hue, with a bluish-gray paleness and a metallic appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-happy-352883520044201\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn130.picsart.com\/352883520044201.jpg\" alt=\"Happy International Women\u2019s Day \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f #iwd #womensday #march8 #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #computeraesthetic #freetoedit \" width=\"428px\" height=\"760.5916666666667px\" data-id=\"352883520044201\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Does_the_Color_Lavender_Mean\">What Does the Color Lavender Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/what-do-colors-mean\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors carry meaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and inspire viewers to feel a range of emotions. So what does the color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lavender mean? You\u2019ll often find the lavender color represented as a graceful and elegant hue. The color lavender suggests uniqueness without the deep mystery of the regal color purple. It symbolizes purity, devotion, gracefulness, elegance, calmness, creativity, vitality, optimism, youthfulness, and love. Lavender has a sacred place in nature and is known for spiritual healing, tranquility, and purification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-357141360069203?edit_history=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn141.picsart.com\/356011424041203.jpg\" alt=\"#freetoedit #holga #holga2 #holgaeffect #glitch #holgaeffects #purple #noise \" width=\"428px\" height=\"535px\" data-id=\"357141360069203\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Colors_Go_with_Lavender\">What Colors Go with Lavender?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the graceful, calming character of the color lavender, consider pairing it<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with thoughtful color choices to give it some edge. Balance lavender\u2019s elegance with pearly whites and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/what-color-is-slate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slate grey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to strike an air of calmness and elegance typically found on wedding invitations. Combine lavender color with kelly green and yellow for a sophisticated, chic design; or pair lavender with fuchsia for a bohemian dream.\u00a0 Consider any of the following design schemes or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-scheme-how-to-make-color-palette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create your own color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with lavender:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Complementary Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find a set of complementary colors, simply look at the two colors that are opposite from each other on the color wheel. The complementary color for lavender is a light cream shade called old lace (#f9f9e5). You\u2019ll often find these two colors commonly paired together in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/happy-easter-images\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter designs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/mothers-day-images\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother\u2019s Day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMBED UGC <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-355046937035203\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-355046937035203<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Split Complementary Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Split Complementary color scheme is made up of three colors. In this case, our base color lavender is paired with the colors on the left and the right of the complementary color of old lace (#f9f9e5). Spilt complementary color pairings offer the contrasting beauty of the complementary color scheme but without being as intense. In the case of lavender, the split complementary colors are a variation of linen (#f9efe5) and alabaster (#eff9e5).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-355046937035203?edit_history=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn141.picsart.com\/353835228056203.jpg\" alt=\"#freetoedit #freetoedit #pastel #pastels #pastelcolors #purple #pastelaesthetic #easter #bunny #cute #kawaii #easterbunny #happyeaster #sparkles\" width=\"428px\" height=\"642.3708838821491px\" data-id=\"355046937035203\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>Analogous Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The analogous color scheme is made up of three colors that are next to one another on the color wheel. Here, the two secondary colors adjacent to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are very light purple (#efe5f9) and very light blue (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#e5eff9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-354789772052203?edit_history=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn141.picsart.com\/354187013024203.jpg\" alt=\"#freetoedit #beautify #purple #purpleaesthetic #purpleedit #purpleeffect #rippleeffect \" width=\"428px\" height=\"642.1567765567765px\" data-id=\"354789772052203\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><br \/>\n<b>Triadic Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The triadic color scheme is made up of three colors spaced evenly (120\u00b0) apart on the color wheel. The two colors paired with lavender are misty rose (#f9e5e5) and nyanza or very light green (#e5f9e5).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tetradic Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tetradic color scheme is made up of four colors spaced evenly (90\u00b0) apart on the color wheel. In this scheme, the colors paired with lavender are misty rose (#f9e5e5), old lace (#f9f9e5), and bubbles (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#e5f9f9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Make sure to balance warm and cold colors when creating tetradic color schemes, using some of the shades as accents so it\u2019s not too striking to the viewer\u2019s eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-heres-an-355392773073201\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn130.picsart.com\/355392773073201.jpg\" alt=\"Here's an edit idea for you \u2601\ufe0f\u2728\u2013 Create a pixel cloud mirror selfie with Stickers \ud83d\udc40 #mirror #mirrorselfie #gradient #pixel #pixelclouds #freetoedit \" width=\"428px\" height=\"428px\" data-id=\"355392773073201\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>Monochromatic Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a monochromatic color palette, pair the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with lavender blue (#d1d1f6), soap (#bcbcf2), maximum blue purple (#a6a6ed), and ghost white (#fbfbfe).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Similar Colors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some similar colors, in case you need an inspirational alternative to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very light blues, i.e. #e6e9fa, #f0e6fa, #eee6fa, #ede6fa, and #e6e8fa (also known as Glitter).<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"pa-embeded-image\" href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/i\/image-wavy-351355941008203?edit_history=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn131.picsart.com\/349360966031203.jpg\" alt=\"#wavy #wavylines #wave #lines #colors #retro \" width=\"428px\" height=\"570.6666666666666px\" data-id=\"351355941008203\" data-size=\"medium\" data-head=\"1\" data-foot=\"1\" \/>via PicsArt<\/a> <script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/embed.js?v1.3.4\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Create_Fantastic_Photos_Using_Lavender_Color\">Create Fantastic Photos Using Lavender Color<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s really easy to add just a touch of<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your graphic designs in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an awesome all-in-one photo and video editor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap on the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen to start your project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw &amp; Color<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backgrounds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section. Select the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the color wheel or simply type in the above-mentioned<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lavender color code <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#e6e6fa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to create a lavender background.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll across the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toolbar on the bottom of your screen and tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticker<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then search for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to browse our rich collection of #FreeToEdit stickers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to design <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">palette? Scroll across the toolbar at the bottom and tap on the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon, then tap on the rainbow <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Chooser<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the bottom left corner of the toolbar and use the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Wheel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-create-a-color-palette-from-an-image\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette from an image<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to add a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> text to your design? Scroll across the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toolbar and tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Write your text, then tap on the upper right checkmark. Now scroll across to pick a font and tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to choose lavender as the color of your text. Click <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you\u2019re done to save your lavender color text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to add just a splash of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to your photo? Tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Click <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Splash<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and move the wheel to the lavender colored part of the photo. You can then move the two sliders to adjust the hues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4) You did it! Now you have your own custom lavender image. Don\u2019t forget to tap to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to use the desktop photo editor? Simply open the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt Editor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pick an aspect ratio to open a blank editing canvas. Remember, you can always change the photo dimensions later. There are so many ways to get a cool <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lavender color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Play around with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to craft the perfect image. Use the editing toolbar on the left panel to proceed with the same steps as you would do in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it! Now it\u2019s time to get creative with lavender!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span id=\"Make_Awesome\">Make Awesome<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b><i>PicsArt all-in-one Photo and Video Editor, Collage, and Sticker Maker is the world\u2019s largest creative platform with over 150 million monthly active creators and influencers. PicsArt has collaborated with major artists and brands like Taylor Swift, The Jonas Brothers, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Lizzo, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, MONSTA X, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more.<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"> <b><i>Download the app<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> today to level-up your photos and videos with thousands of quick &amp; easy editing tools, trendy filters, fun stickers, and brilliant backgrounds. Unleash your creativity with PicsArt and<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/gold\"> <b><i>upgrade to Gold<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> for awesome premium perks!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lavender color is one of nature\u2019s most stunning colors and is named after the mesmerizing lavender flower blooming in the vibrant lavender fields of Provence. Fun fact: the name lavender comes from the Latin verb \u201clavare\u201d \u2013 to wash. Lavender flowers were used over 2500 years ago in Ancient Egypt during the mummification process and in the Elizabethan times to perfume clothes and bed linen. 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