African violet

#B284BE

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What Color is African violet

African violet (#B284BE) is a cool red-violet color associated with the spring season. Its complementary color is #4D7B41.

What color is opposite African violet?

The opposite color to African violet is Fern Green (#4d7b41).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Red-Violet
  • Temperature: Cool
  • Associated Season: Spring
  • Complementary Color: #4D7B41
  • Brightness: 152/255
  • Saturation: 31%

Color Conversions

Hex
#B284BE
RGB
178, 132, 190
RGB %
70%, 52%, 75%
HSL
288°, 31%, 63%
HSV
288°, 31%, 75%
CMYK
6%, 31%, 0%, 25%
LAB
61, 28, -23
XYZ
35.91, 29.69, 52.55

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #B284BE;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(178, 132, 190);
Background
background-color: #B284BE;
Border
border: 1px solid #B284BE;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B284BE40;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B284BE 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With African violet

Bold Contrast

Pair with Fern Green for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#B284BE#4d7b41

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#B284BE#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#c19dcb#8e6a98

What Goes With African violet?

Explore color palettes containing African violet and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for African violet?
#B284BE — see all color formats above.
What colors go with African violet?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is African violet accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use African violet in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.