GREENS
Sweet Basil
#56664E
Sweet Basil pulls into the balanced end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 13%, 35%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Reads best alongside cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sweet Basil 455
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #56664E?
#56664E is Sweet Basil, a mid green with a neutral undertone.
Is #56664E warm or cool?
Sweet Basil reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Sweet Basil?
Sweet Basil works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Sweet Basil?
Sweet Basil pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sweet Basil?
You can download Sweet 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 RGB value of #56664E?
#56664E converts to RGB 86, 102, 78.