What colour is Chromium 3+?

Have you ever wondered what colour Chromium 3+ is?
If you haven't then fine, move on.
If not take a look at this

This is Chromium 3+

That look about right doesn't it.
Green.
The colour of the positive test for alcohols, orange to green
All nice and straight forward.

but look at this...

This is Chromium 3+

Confused.

Let me explain.

Chromium 3+ with only water ligands is in fact this violet colour seen above but if there are any other possible ligands present then it will turn green.

So, what about in the dichromate to chromium 3+ test for alcohols? In that case, there is the presence of Cl- or SO4 2-  ions (from sulphuric acid or hydrochloric acid used to acidify the solution) which replace the water and make it look green.

So, what colour is chromium 3+? purple, if it is on its own, or green if some nice looking anions swing by.