GREENS

Basil Green

#54622E

RGB 84, 98, 46 · HSL 76°, 36%, 28% · CMYK 14, 0, 53, 62

Basil Green is #54622E in HEX — rgb(84, 98, 46), hsl(76°, 36%, 28%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 53%, 62%).

Basil Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 36%, 28%. 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#54622E

RGB84, 98, 46

HSL76°, 36%, 28%

HSV76°, 53%, 38%

CMYK14, 0, 53, 62

Decimal5530158

CSS RGBrgb(84, 98, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 36%, 28%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cedar Glen S350-7

ΔE 1.5 · #56652F

Dulux

Spring Onion S22D9

ΔE 4.9 · #5B6C3C

PPG

Globe Artichoke 1121-7

ΔE 5 · #5F6C3C

Sherwin-Williams

Inverness SW6433

ΔE 5.7 · #576238

Kilz

Wild Jungle LF290-02

ΔE 8.2 · #6A6E40

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Vegetable 753

ΔE 8.3 · #5D6942

Vista Paint

Woodland Park K-344

ΔE 8.4 · #647146

Valspar

French Olive 6010-8

ΔE 9.1 · #567244

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 9.3 · #587246

Benjamin Moore

Timson CW-470

ΔE 9.4 · #6F753B

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Pickle DE5573

ΔE 9.8 · #67744A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 15 · #507A4F

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 15.9 · #696346

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 19 · #4E795B

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 22.1 · #1E6A43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#54622E

#3B2E61

Analogous

#61552E

#54622E

#3A612E

Triadic

#54622E

#2E5361

#612E53

Split-Complementary

#54622E

#2E3A61

#552E61

Tetradic

#54622E

#2E6155

#3B2E61

#612E3A

Monochromatic

#0F1108

#272D15

#54622E

#809546

#A6BA6D

Rectangle

#54622E

#2E613B

#3B2E61

#612E53

Compound

#54622E

#3A612E

#3B2E61

#552E61

Variations

Lighter

#7E9345

#A1B36F

#C6CFAF

Darker

#434F24

#2F3718

#1B200D

Saturation

#4B4F40

#53612E

#5E7817

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

6.64:1

vs Black

3.16:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#54622E

#625A30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#54622E

#606038

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#54622E

#585C5F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Basil Green 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

#7E763E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#54622E

Daylight 5500K

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

#6C7B62

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#342A4F

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: #54622E;

CSS — background

background-color: #54622E;

CSS Variable

--color-basil-green: #54622E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil-green': '#54622E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#54622E] text-[#54622E]

SCSS

$basil-green: #54622E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #54622E?

#54622E is Basil Green, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #54622E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basil Green?

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

What colors pair well with Basil Green?

Basil Green 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 Green?

You can download Basil Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #54622E. In RGB it's 84, 98, 46, and in HSL it's 76°, 36%, 28%.

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