How popular is African Violet?
Searches per month · USAbout 170 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore African Violet” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About African Violet
African Violet is a balanced, light gray with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 50.66 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as African Violet, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- African Violet
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- 2116-50
- Hex
- #C1B9C4
- RGB
- 193, 185, 196
- HSL
- 284, 9%, 75%
- CMYK
- 2, 6, 0, 23Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 76.1, 4.8, -4.5
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-african-violet
- LRV
- 50.66 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- No
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.