African Violet
African Violet is a versatile and reflective Purple from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.
Hex
#C1B9C4
LRV
50.66
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 51 vs 14, African Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Sandy White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
Silver Satin reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 51 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 82 vs 51, Winter Snow is decisively the brighter choice.
African Violet reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 29), opening up a space where Adirondack Green encloses it.
Healing Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (51 vs 43) makes African Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Silver Crest reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
African Violet reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 31), opening up a space where Kennebunkport Green encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 10, African Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Touch of Gray reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.
Easter Ribbon reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
African Violet reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 27), opening up a space where Carolina Plum encloses it.
African Violet reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 34), opening up a space where Iris Bliss encloses it.
African Violet reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 25), opening up a space where Wild Orchid encloses it.