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Italian Basil

#5F6957

RGB 95, 105, 87 · HSL 93°, 9%, 38% · CMYK 10, 0, 17, 59

Italian Basil is #5F6957 in HEX — rgb(95, 105, 87), hsl(93°, 9%, 38%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 59%).

Italian Basil pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 93°, 9%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5F6957

RGB95, 105, 87

HSL93°, 9%, 38%

HSV93°, 17%, 41%

CMYK10, 0, 17, 59

Decimal6252887

CSS RGBrgb(95, 105, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(93, 9%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Italian Basil DE6287

Exact match

Behr

Dusty Mountain 790D-6

ΔE 1.5 · #606C5B

Dulux

Wimbledon S21B7

ΔE 1.6 · #636D5B

Benjamin Moore

Backwoods 469 · CC-630

ΔE 2.5 · #596352

Vista Paint

Newbury Moss C-1408

ΔE 2.5 · #606552

Valspar

Boughs of Pine 5007-4C

ΔE 2.5 · #5F6852

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 2.9 · #676C58

Sherwin-Williams

Basil SW6194

ΔE 3.2 · #626E60

Hallman-Lindsay

Newbury Moss historic-newbury-moss

ΔE 3.4 · #616550

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 3.9 · #656952

RAL

Concrete Grey 7023

ΔE 4 · #686C5E

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 5.6 · #66665A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.9 · #676450

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8 · #746D5A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 8.2 · #515545

Farrow & Ball

Green Smoke 47

ΔE 8.8 · #737C70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5F6957

#62586A

Analogous

#696A58

#5F6957

#586A59

Triadic

#5F6957

#58606A

#6A5860

Split-Complementary

#5F6957

#59586A

#6A5869

Tetradic

#5F6957

#58696A

#62586A

#6A5958

Monochromatic

#141613

#3A4035

#5F6957

#86927C

#ADB5A6

Rectangle

#5F6957

#586A62

#62586A

#6A5860

Compound

#5F6957

#586A59

#62586A

#6A5869

Variations

Lighter

#7F8C75

#9FA799

#C7CBC4

Darker

#4D5546

#353B30

#1F221C

Saturation

#61645E

#606A58

#5C962C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.76:1

vs Black

3.64:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5F6957

#676458

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5F6957

#67675A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5F6957

#616667

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Italian Basil gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#877B5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5F6957

Daylight 5500K

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

#748081

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#543E67

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: #5F6957;

CSS — background

background-color: #5F6957;

CSS Variable

--color-italian-basil: #5F6957;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italian-basil': '#5F6957' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5F6957] text-[#5F6957]

SCSS

$italian-basil: #5F6957;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F6957?

#5F6957 is Italian Basil, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5F6957 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Italian Basil?

Italian Basil works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Italian Basil?

Italian Basil pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Italian Basil?

You can download Italian 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 Italian Basil?

The hex code is #5F6957. In RGB it's 95, 105, 87, and in HSL it's 93°, 9%, 38%.

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