GREENS

Basil

#3E783F

RGB 62, 120, 63 · HSL 121°, 32%, 36% · CMYK 48, 0, 48, 53

Basil is #3E783F in HEX — rgb(62, 120, 63), hsl(121°, 32%, 36%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 48%, 53%).

Basil pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 121°, 32%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#3E783F

RGB62, 120, 63

HSL121°, 32%, 36%

HSV121°, 48%, 47%

CMYK48, 0, 48, 53

Decimal4094015

CSS RGBrgb(62, 120, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(121, 32%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Basil S24E9

Exact match

Behr

Perennial Green M410-7

ΔE 3.9 · #357134

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 5.3 · #4E7D48

Sherwin-Williams

Grasshopper SW6733

ΔE 5.4 · #4F854A

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 6.3 · #317F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 6.4 · #4C7C4B

Benjamin Moore

Vine 2034-20

ΔE 6.7 · #307E40

Kilz

Watered Grass RH110

ΔE 7.7 · #458642

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 9.7 · #4A754A

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 9.8 · #407148

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 10.3 · #507A4F

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 11.2 · #027944

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 11.7 · #1E6A43

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 13.8 · #128458

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 15.9 · #007856

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 24.4 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#3E783F

#793E78

Analogous

#5B793E

#3E783F

#3E795D

Triadic

#3E783F

#3F3E79

#793F3E

Split-Complementary

#3E783F

#5D3E79

#793E5B

Tetradic

#3E783F

#3E5B79

#793E78

#795D3E

Monochromatic

#0A140B

#244725

#3E783F

#5AAA5B

#8DC48D

Rectangle

#3E783F

#3E7879

#793E78

#793F3E

Compound

#3E783F

#3E795D

#793E78

#793E5B

Variations

Lighter

#55A456

#82B883

#B9D3BA

Darker

#316232

#214421

#132813

Saturation

#536553

#3E793F

#1F9821

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.30:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#3E783F

#6B6442

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#3E783F

#71714A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#3E783F

#477073

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Basil sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#6E874A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#3E783F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#5B8C6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#633963

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #3E783F;

CSS — background

background-color: #3E783F;

CSS Variable

--color-basil: #3E783F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil': '#3E783F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#3E783F] text-[#3E783F]

SCSS

$basil: #3E783F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E783F?

#3E783F is Basil, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #3E783F warm or cool?

Basil reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Basil?

Basil works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Basil?

Basil pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Basil?

You can download Basil on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Basil?

The hex code is #3E783F. In RGB it's 62, 120, 63, and in HSL it's 121°, 32%, 36%.

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