since 19999
                          Lavender - AORC (Any Other Recognised Colour)
               Lavender Cuckoo large and bantam - AOC (Any Other Colour)
                                              since 1999
# update in 2020 these colours are still not recognised in the APS* for Orpingtons
                      Lavender is listed for other breeds, Lavender Cuckoo in not in the APS*

* Australian Poultry Standard

# the Lavender Cuckoo displays as Lavender on soft Grey and / or White barring  
    The Lavender displays as an even Lavender throughout the entire feather.
    There must be no Blue in the bird as this means the bird IS NOT Lavender or Lavender Cuckoo = the bird with Blue IS a Blue
     All Lavender and Lavender Cuckoo Orpingtons must have white toe nails