As confectionary and flowery as its namesake, this powdery pastel is singularly sugary sweet in its lineage of purple prose, distinguished by blithe and bashfully pink undertones. Unequivocally soft, feminine, and nostalgically youthful, it is a hue that can be peculiar to broach with its quiet, balmy confidence and jovial nature. Its faint and innocent charm is beautifully accentuated when coupled with crisp cotton whites, tranquil powder blue or pale rose, and even buttery sun-filled yellows. If your taste is more savory than sweet, stunningly sleek pairings of darker grounding neutrals like navy and charcoal, or earthy tobacco, olive, and deep plum allow for a harmonious depth with a fresh and playful pop.
Modern 6-Light Chandelier / $4,350 / abchome.com
HAY Matin Table Lamp / $195 / store.moma.org
Charlie Sprout Koa Pillow / $300 / anthropologie.com
Benjamin Moore French Lilac 1403 / $79.99 per gallon of Aura / magnoliapaint.company
Clover Ottoman from Windsor Smith for Century / to the trade / ahokelimited.com
Diapositive Lilac Desk by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Glas Italia / $6,040 / artemest.com