However, there's a scientific explanation for why you've likely never come across a feline with this lilac-tinged coat color.

Barbiecore is behind us; perhaps we’re moving on to Barneycore.

With Pinterest searches for ‘lilac hair’ sky-high ... also a slightly more blue-toned ‘Violet’ shade as well as variants for blondes. As purple shampoos go, this is pretty intense ...

After last season’s wash of pastel lilac and lavender ... You can’t ignore the noble purple shade that’s grabbing eyes across the front row—and that’s exactly the point.