Sherwin Williams

Basil

SW 6194

Basil from Sherwin-Williams is a muted, medium-dark green with earthy gray undertones and restrained saturation. At an LRV of 15, it absorbs most available light, producing a deep, grounded effect well suited to accent walls or rooms intended to feel enclosed and focused. The hex #626E60 places it in a cool, subdued olive-gray zone that avoids the vibrancy of brighter greens.

Warm whites like Shoji White or Creamy help offset its depth, while analogous tones in sage or olive maintain a natural flow. Muted terracotta or soft blush accents introduce subtle warmth against its cool lean.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6194

Basil in Real Homes (31 Photos)

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Basil in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Basil under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Basil under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

111°

Green Family

Lightness

40%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

15.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#626E60

RGB Decimal

98, 110, 96

RGB Percent

38.4%, 43.1%, 37.6%

HSL

111.4, 6.8%, 40.4%

HSV

111.4, 12.7%, 43.1%

CMYK

10.9%, 0.0%, 12.7%, 56.9%

YIQ

104.8, -2.6, -6.9

XYZ

12.72, 14.59, 13.21

CIE Lab

45.07, -7.46, 6.28

CIE Luv

45.07, -5.98, 9.28

Hunter Lab

38.20, -5.52, 4.51

Decimal

6450784

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Basil Cushing Green Terrarium Evergreen Boughs

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Basil Silver Eucalyptus Spring Reflection Niagara Mist

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Basil Mythic Dried Lilacs Berries Galore

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Basil Caldwell Green Rosemary Mountain Pine

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

Basil

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Rainy Afternoon

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Farrow & Ball

Dyrehaven

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Basil

Sherwin Williams

Succulent

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Basil

Glidden

Gunmetal Gray

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Basil

Behr

Terrarium

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Basil

Behr

Pinecone Hill

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Valspar

Puddle Jumper

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Basil

Valspar

Nature Lover

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Benjamin Moore

Quarry Rock

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Rosemary

Sherwin Williams

Basil

Benjamin Moore

Caldwell Green

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Behr

Laurel Garland

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Behr

Royal Orchard

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Black Locust