Sherwin-Williams • 6982
African Violet
African Violet is a genuinely dark Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.
Hex
#665385
LRV
10.78
Light Reflectance ValueDark
10.78
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright
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African Violet's Color Strip
African Violet is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fully Purple and Passionate Purple. The strip spans from Blue Chip at the lightest end to Passionate Purple at the deepest. Strip 176 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
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Color Codes
HEX#665385
RGB102, 83, 133
HSL263° 23% 42%
CMYK23 38 0 48
CIE LabL: 39.1 a: 18.9 b: -25.1
XYZX: 12.81 Y: 10.71 Z: 23.58
Strip176 pos. C6