Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50

What are Benjamin Moore African Violet undertones?

The undertone of African Violet can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore African Violet 2116-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 284° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2116-50 African Violet HSL code: 284, 9%, 75%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects African Violet

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore African Violet:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

2116-50
African Violet

• 2116-60
  Touch of Gray

  

• 1381
  Easter Ribbon

  

Darker shades

2116-50
African Violet

• 1384
  Carolina Plum

  

• 1383
  Iris Bliss

  

• 2072-40
  Wild Orchid

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color African Violet with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 104, such as Benjamin Moore Winter Snow and Adirondack Green.

2116-50
African Violet

• OC-63
  Winter Snow

  

• 453
  Adirondack Green

  

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 466
  Garden Path

  

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• HC-123
  Kennebunkport Green

  

• CSP-810
  Chimichurri

  

LRV of African Violet

African Violet has an LRV of 50.66% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C1B9C4
RGB Decimal	193, 185, 196
RGB Percent	75.69%, 72.55%, 76.86%
HSV	Hue: 284° Saturation: 5.61% Value: 76.86%
HSL	hsl(284, 9, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.53 Magenta: 5.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.14
YIQ	Y: 188.646 I: 1.232 Q: 5.115
XYZ	X: 49.303 Y: 50.021 Z: 59.267
CIE Lab	L:76.082 a:4.836 b:-4.536
CIE Luv	L:76.082 u:3.884 v:-7.662
Decimal	12696004
Hunter Lab	70.726, 0.662, -0.177