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African violet

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African violet is a shade of purple. It is also the common name of Saintpaulia ionantha, a plant species native to eastern Africa, which is known for its vibrant purple flowers. The name is additionally shared by a 2019 Iranian drama film by Mona Zandi Haghighi and a music album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell.

This box shows the color African violet.
 
Pictured above is an African violet plant, from which the name of the color is derived.

Color codes

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  • In hex: #B284BE
  • In RGB: 178, 132, 190
  • In HSL: 287.6°, 30.9, 63.1
  • In CMYK: 6, 31, 0, 25
  • In HSV/HSB: 287.6°, 30.5, 74.5
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