Benjamin Moore African Violet (2116-50) Paint Color
| Color Name: | African Violet (2116-50) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C1B9C4 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(193, 185, 196) |
| CMYK Values*: | 1.5%, 5.6%, 0.0%, 23.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is African Violet (2116-50)?
African Violet (2116-50) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for African Violet (2116-50) is #C1B9C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 185, 196).
In the RGB color model, African Violet (2116-50) has a red value of 193, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.5% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 283.6° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation, and 74.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, African Violet (2116-50) has a hue of 283.6° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.
African Violet (2116-50) is cool or warm?
The color African Violet (2116-50) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of African Violet (2116-50)?
African Violet (2116-50) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
African Violet (2116-50)
Light Color
Compare LRV 50 of African Violet (2116-50) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 50 puts Benjamin Moore African Violet (2116-50) paint color in the
medium category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
African Violet (2116-50) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(193, 185, 196)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
1.53%
Magenta
5.61%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.14%
HSL
HSL(283.64deg, 8.5 %, 74.7 %)
Hue
283.64°
Saturation
8.53 %.
Lightness
74.71 %.
RYB
RYB(29, 49, 48)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
49 (19.0%)
Blue
48 (19.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
283.64°
Saturation
5.61 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.
HWB
H: 283.64°
W: 72.55 %
B: 23.14 %
XYZ
X : 49.31
Y : 50.02
Z : 59.28
YXY
Y1 : 50.02
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 24.31%
M : 27.45%
Y : 23.14%
LRV
~ 50 %
Munsell Color System
6.8P 7.5/1.1
CIE-Lab
L : 76.08
A : 4.84
B : -4.55
CIE-Lch
L : 76.08
C : 6.64
H : 316.8
CIE-Luv
L : 76.08
U : 3.89
V : -7.68
Hunter-Lab
L : 70.73
A : 0.67
B : -0.19
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
African Violet (2116-50) - #C1B9C4 Color Images and Patterns
