Lilac
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Cool, airy lilac for crisp headers, not warmer Diva
About Lilac
I keep thinking about lilac receipts left under morning window light, where the purple looks clean and misty but still reads as unmistakably purple. Lilac sits brighter than Mauve and less muted, with a softer, airier feel than Diva. It also avoids Dream Vapour's extra gray softness, so it doesn't fade into the background.
For UI, I'd use it for selection states, chips, and light section accents in product onboarding flows and settings screens, especially when you want the purple to stay legible without turning sharp. It also works well in consumer beauty and lifestyle packaging photography where studio lighting can flatten pastels. Between Diva and Dream Vapour, this is the one with a more gentle cool tilt and a lighter saturation, so it holds identity while feeling calm.
Pair it with crisp off-whites and cool grays; put it next to warm creams and it starts to look a little too pink for what you planned.
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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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