GREENS

Basil Pesto

#529D6E

RGB 82, 157, 110 · HSL 142°, 31%, 47% · CMYK 48, 0, 30, 38

Basil Pesto is #529D6E in HEX — rgb(82, 157, 110), hsl(142°, 31%, 47%), cmyk(48%, 0%, 30%, 38%).

Basil Pesto pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 142°, 31%, 47%. 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#529D6E

RGB82, 157, 110

HSL142°, 31%, 47%

HSV142°, 48%, 62%

CMYK48, 0, 30, 38

Decimal5414254

CSS RGBrgb(82, 157, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 31%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Basil Pesto 1226-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dunmore CW-540

ΔE 2.5 · #519A6F

Dulux

Sea Cabbage S25F7

ΔE 2.8 · #519D73

Behr

Garland 470F-5

ΔE 3.7 · #599B70

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildness Mint 724

ΔE 5.3 · #5D9865

Sherwin-Williams

Eco Green SW6739

ΔE 5.8 · #68A678

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 6.4 · #42A370

Vista Paint

Wildness Mint C-723

ΔE 6.7 · #619864

Dunn-Edwards

Leafy DE5628

ΔE 7.2 · #679B6A

Valspar

Divot 6003-10B

ΔE 8.8 · #50B180

Dutch Boy

Green Grass VS-9552

ΔE 9.1 · #53995A

Kilz

Bejewelled RH130

ΔE 9.4 · #239A6D

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 12.3 · #128458

RAL

Traffic Green 6024

ΔE 14.2 · #308446

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 15.8 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 19.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#529D6E

#9D5382

Analogous

#5D9D53

#529D6E

#539D93

Triadic

#529D6E

#6E539D

#9D6E53

Split-Complementary

#529D6E

#93539D

#9D535D

Tetradic

#529D6E

#535D9D

#9D5382

#9D9353

Monochromatic

#1E3928

#386B4B

#529D6E

#80BC96

#B2D7C0

Rectangle

#529D6E

#53829D

#9D5382

#9D6E53

Compound

#529D6E

#539D93

#9D5382

#9D535D

Variations

Lighter

#71B48A

#99C3A8

#C5DACD

Darker

#417F58

#2B583C

#193423

Saturation

#6D8375

#539D6E

#29C663

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#529D6E

#8A8571

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#529D6E

#949475

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#529D6E

#5C9697

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Basil Pesto 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

#7DA26E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#529D6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AA792

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#814B6D

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: #529D6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #529D6E;

CSS Variable

--color-basil-pesto: #529D6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil-pesto': '#529D6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#529D6E] text-[#529D6E]

SCSS

$basil-pesto: #529D6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #529D6E?

#529D6E is Basil Pesto, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #529D6E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basil Pesto?

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

What colors pair well with Basil Pesto?

Basil Pesto 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 Pesto?

You can download Basil Pesto 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 Pesto?

The hex code is #529D6E. In RGB it's 82, 157, 110, and in HSL it's 142°, 31%, 47%.

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