ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dried Basil (1510) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sage (SW 2860) and Farrow & Ball French Gray (No.18). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 39.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AEA98F |
| RGB | 174, 169, 143 |
| HSL | 50°, 16%, 62% |
About Dried Basil
Dried Basil (1510) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 39, Dried Basil absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Basil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Herbes de Provence (CC-634); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dried Basil changes with the light
Dried Basil has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Dried Basil's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dried Basil will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dried Basil close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dried Basil will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dried Basil in real homes
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Dried Basil equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dried Basil questions
What undertone does Dried Basil have?
Dried Basil has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dried Basil's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dried Basil a light or dark color?
Dried Basil has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Dried Basil absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dried Basil in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: French Gray No.18 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dried Basil?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dried Basil's undertone.
Where does Dried Basil work best?
Dried Basil works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Dried Basil absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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