ColorplanBasil
SW 6194 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 15 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Basil (SW 6194) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Enchanted Forest (700), Farrow & Ball Douter (No.318) and Behr Terrarium (N400-6). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 14.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #626E60 |
| RGB | 98, 110, 96 |
| HSL | 111°, 7%, 40% |
About Basil
Basil (SW 6194) is a very dark, muted green from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 15, Basil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Basil read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Rosemary (SW 6187), it's cooler.
How Basil changes with the light
Basil has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Basil has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
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 Basil close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Basil looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Basil in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Holiday Wreath (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Basil questions
What undertone does Basil have?
Basil has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Basil read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Basil a light or dark color?
Basil has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Basil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Basil in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Enchanted Forest 700 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Douter No.318 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Terrarium N400-6 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Basil?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Basil's undertone.
Where does Basil work best?
Basil works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Basil absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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