Same name, different colors
African Violet: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams each sell a color called African Violet. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreAfrican Violet2116-50 · #C1B9C4LRV51LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView Benjamin Moore 2116-50
Sherwin-WilliamsAfrican VioletSW 6982 · #665385LRV11LightnessDarkUndertoneCoolView Sherwin-Williams SW 6982
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
2116-50 is 40 points lighter than SW 6982.
African Violet · 2 brands
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