African Violet vs Ash Grove

African VioletBenjamin MoorevsAsh GrovePPGΔE 2.5Subtle difference

African Violet is a Benjamin Moore color while Ash Grove comes from PPG. African Violet reads as grey-purple, while Ash Grove reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 51 vs 46, African Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

African Violet
Benjamin Moore · 2116-50
Hex#C1B9C4
LRV50.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-50
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Ash Grove
PPG · PPG1172-4
Hex#b9b3bf
LRV46.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1172-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

African Violet vs Ash Grove Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see African Violet on one side and Ash Grove on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More African Violet comparisons

See how African Violet stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
African Violet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
African Violet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
African Violet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

African Violet is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
African Violet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
African Violet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

African Violet reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
African Violet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
African Violet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
African Violet
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
African Violet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

African Violet reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
African Violet
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

African Violet reads slightly lighter

Naval
African Violet
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

African Violet is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
African Violet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
African Violet
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

African Violet is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
African Violet
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

African Violet reads slightly lighter

Pure White
African Violet
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
African Violet
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

African Violet is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
African Violet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
African Violet
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
African Violet
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
African Violet
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

African Violet is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
African Violet
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
African Violet
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

African Violet reads slightly lighter

Calamine
African Violet
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
African Violet
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

African Violet is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
African Violet
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

African Violet is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
African Violet
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

African Violet reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
African Violet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

African Violet reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
African Violet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

African Violet is the lighter choice

Cement grey
African Violet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

African Violet is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
African Violet
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter