Ref. #665385 · 6982
African Violet
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
African Violet Technical Profile
What color is African Violet? It's a dark warm purple with the hex code #665385. Colors similar to African Violet include Benjamin Moore Your Majesty, Behr Virtual Violet, Behr Purple Sky. African Violet has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, African Violet creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to African Violet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With African Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
African Violet
#665385
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#986D9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for African Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
African Violet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to African Violet.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
African Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does African Violet have?
African Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match African Violet from other brands?
The closest matches are Your Majesty by Benjamin Moore (#645184), Virtual Violet by Behr (#655281), Purple Sky by Behr (#625581). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of African Violet?
African Violet has an LRV of 10.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why African Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.