Benjamin Moore

African Violet

2116-50

African Violet by Benjamin Moore is a dusty lilac with gray undertones that give it a muted, low-saturation appearance. Its LRV of 50.66 places it right at the midpoint of the light-dark range, so it reflects a moderate amount of light and can work in rooms of varying size without feeling too heavy or too washed out. The cool gray base prevents it from reading overly pink or purple.

It pairs naturally with Benjamin Moore Silver Fox and Pale Oak as lighter companions, while Hale Navy, Chantilly Lace, and Black Beauty provide stronger contrast within the same brand.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2116-50

Collection

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African Violet in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore African Violet under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore African Violet under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

284°

Purple Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

50.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C1B9C4

RGB Decimal

193, 185, 196

RGB Percent

75.7%, 72.5%, 76.9%

HSL

283.6, 8.5%, 74.7%

HSV

283.6, 5.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

1.5%, 5.6%, 0.0%, 23.1%

YIQ

188.6, 1.2, 5.1

XYZ

49.31, 50.02, 59.28

CIE Lab

76.08, 4.84, -4.55

CIE Luv

76.08, 3.89, -7.68

Hunter Lab

70.73, 4.59, -4.38

Decimal

12696004

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

African Violet Charm Composer's Magic Mata Hari

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

African Violet Jam Session Dusky Lilac Spring Bouquet

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

African Violet Antique Jade Heather Gray Glass Tile

Analogous

Adjacent colors

African Violet Such Melodrama Posture and Pose Violetta

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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