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Basil Chiffonade

#81804A

RGB 129, 128, 74 · HSL 59°, 27%, 40% · CMYK 0, 1, 43, 49

Basil Chiffonade is #81804A in HEX — rgb(129, 128, 74), hsl(59°, 27%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 43%, 49%).

Basil Chiffonade pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 27%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#81804A

RGB129, 128, 74

HSL59°, 27%, 40%

HSV59°, 43%, 51%

CMYK0, 1, 43, 49

Decimal8486986

CSS RGBrgb(129, 128, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 27%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cedar Edge K-408

ΔE 3.3 · #7C7947

PPG

Bronze Green 1114-6

ΔE 3.9 · #8D8752

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 4.1 · #867E44

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.3 · #8D844D

Dulux

Field Maple S20D8

ΔE 4.4 · #82884E

Dunn-Edwards

Tara's Drapes DE5566

ΔE 4.4 · #767A49

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 4.6 · #858757

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 4.7 · #837946

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 5.6 · #848759

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.2 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.7 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.8 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 13.3 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.2 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 17.8 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#81804A

#4A4B82

Analogous

#82654A

#81804A

#67824A

Triadic

#81804A

#4A8281

#814A82

Split-Complementary

#81804A

#4A6782

#654A82

Tetradic

#81804A

#4A8265

#4A4B82

#824A67

Monochromatic

#202013

#51502F

#81804A

#ABAA6D

#C7C69E

Rectangle

#81804A

#4B824A

#4A4B82

#814A82

Compound

#81804A

#67824A

#4A4B82

#654A82

Variations

Lighter

#A6A564

#B8B88E

#D4D3BF

Darker

#69683A

#494827

#2B2A17

Saturation

#6E6E5E

#82814A

#A7A525

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.12:1

Deuteranopia

#81804A

#867D4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81804A

#808054

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81804A

#84797E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Basil Chiffonade brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A08D53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81804A

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D9277

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#41426C

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: #81804A;

CSS — background

background-color: #81804A;

CSS Variable

--color-basil-chiffonade: #81804A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil-chiffonade': '#81804A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81804A] text-[#81804A]

SCSS

$basil-chiffonade: #81804A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81804A?

#81804A is Basil Chiffonade, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #81804A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basil Chiffonade?

Basil Chiffonade works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Basil Chiffonade?

Basil Chiffonade pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Basil Chiffonade?

You can download Basil Chiffonade 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 Chiffonade?

The hex code is #81804A. In RGB it's 129, 128, 74, and in HSL it's 59°, 27%, 40%.

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