The world of paint colors offers a vast palette to express personal style and transform living spaces. Among the myriad of options, the "African Violet" paint color stands out as a captivating choice. This article delves into the nuances of African Violet paint, exploring its characteristics, applications, and how to best utilize it in your home.
Understanding African Violet: Shades and Characteristics
African Violet paint colors often present as a dusty shade of lilac with a pleasing cast. For instance, Benjamin Moore's African Violet 2116-50A is one such example. It's essential to remember that screen colors may differ, so testing with samples is always recommended to ensure the color meets your expectations in person.
This color is part of Benjamin Moore's Color Preview Collection, known for its performance and color vitality. The hues are discernibly truer and richer, bringing a new dimension of beauty to your home.
Color Specifications of Sherwin Williams SW6982 African Violet
For those interested in the specifics of Sherwin Williams SW6982 African Violet, here's a detailed breakdown:
- RGB Values: 105, 85, 135
- HEX Code: #695587
- LRV: 11.31
- Hue Angle: 307.62
- Chroma: 31.54
The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures the percentage of light a color reflects. A lower LRV indicates that the color absorbs more light, making it appear darker. The Hue Angle represents the position of a color's hue around a color wheel, while the Chromacity represents the intensity of a hue.
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Choosing the Right Paint and Sheen
Selecting the right paint and sheen is crucial for achieving the desired look and durability. Here's a guide to help you make the best choice:
Paint Types
- Aura: Experience premium performance with incredible hide, fade, and color rub-off resistance.
- Regal Paint: A time-honored tradition of quality trusted by consumers for over 50 years.
- ben Paint: The perfect introduction to the world of premium paint, available in four finishes to create your own style. This low-VOC interior paint is an acrylic blended latex flat coating designed for application to a wide variety of surfaces.
- Aura Bath & Spa: A luxurious matte finish designed for high-humidity environments.
- ADVANCE: Offers the application and performance of traditional oil paint in a waterborne formula that cleans up with soap and water.
- Benjamin Moore Waterborne Ceiling Paint: Specifically formulated for ceilings, this ultra-flat paint expertly hides common ceiling problems.
Sheen Options
Sheen refers to how shiny the finish will look. Here's a breakdown of different sheen options:
- Flat: Provides great depth of color and is ideal for less-than-perfect surfaces. Typically used for ceilings and low-traffic areas.
- Matte: Great for low-traffic areas, where minimal washing is required. This finish allows for gentle scrubbing when cleaning.
- Eggshell: The most popular finish, with a softly polished glow and an easy-to-clean surface. Great for all low to moderate areas, including living rooms, hallways, and low-traffic bedrooms.
- Pearl/Satin: In the middle of the sheen spectrum and is most popular for high-traffic areas.
- Semi-Gloss: Particularly durable and stands up well to repeated cleanings.
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Applications of African Violet Paint
African Violet paint can be used in various rooms to create different atmospheres:
- Living Room: Create a calming and inviting space.
- Dining Room: Add a touch of elegance and sophistication.
- Bedroom: Promote relaxation and tranquility.
- Kitchen: Introduce a unique and stylish element.
- Bathroom: Create a spa-like retreat.
- Exterior: While generally not recommended for exterior use, certain formulations may be suitable for specific applications.
Estimating Paint Needs
Before buying paint, it's essential to estimate how much you'll need. Here's a formula to help you calculate:
- Add together the length of each wall.
- Multiply the sum by the wall height to find the total wall area.
- Subtract 20 square feet for each door to find the actual amount of wall area you’re painting.
- Divide this figure by the paint coverage (400 square feet per gallon), and the result is the number of gallons to purchase for one coat.
- Multiply this figure by 2, and the result is the number of gallons to purchase for two coats.
Example: If you have 2 doors (2 x 20 = 40), you would subtract 40 square feet.
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Color Matching and Touch-Ups
If you need to match or touch up existing paint, MyPerfectColor can recreate the original color by matching original color books and swatches. However, keep in mind that paint on walls for years may have changed from the original due to exposure to light and age.
For touch-up applications, sending a part to MyPerfectColor allows them to create a touch-up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
Custom Spray Paint
MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW6982 African Violet. The acrylic enamel used is fast-drying and durable, suitable for interior or exterior use. It sticks well to most surfaces, including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets, and primed or previously painted wood. An 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
Where to Find African Violet Paint
Local Expertise You Can Trust: From colors to products, your locally owned Benjamin Moore store has everything you need to bring your projects to life.
When it comes to premium paints and stains for your home, Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence. They manufacture their own resins and proprietary Gennex® colorants, which deliver superior performance and application properties in every product. Their products are formulated to help you achieve beautiful, lasting results every time you paint.
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