The gamut of hues between lilac and plum represent royalty, mystery and majesty. Lighter shades such as lavender and lilac are feminine as they are associated with qualities such as nurturing and passion. Darker shades suggest sophistication and affluence.
UPSIDE: Lilac and lavender create stress-free sanctuaries and promote deep thinking, day-dreaming and creativity. They are often used in bedrooms to increase restfulness. Shades of purple work well on accent walls.
DOWNSIDE: Lilac can be insipid – you may want to live it up with black or silver, or both. Also, people tend to get less work done in lavender rooms because the color encourages daydreaming.
