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Basil Chiffonade

#828249

RGB 130, 130, 73 · HSL 60°, 28%, 40% · CMYK 0, 0, 44, 49

Basil Chiffonade is #828249 in HEX — rgb(130, 130, 73), hsl(60°, 28%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 44%, 49%).

Basil Chiffonade pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 28%, 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#828249

RGB130, 130, 73

HSL60°, 28%, 40%

HSV60°, 44%, 51%

CMYK0, 0, 44, 49

Decimal8553033

CSS RGBrgb(130, 130, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 28%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 1.7 · #81804A

Dulux

Field Maple S20D8

ΔE 3.3 · #82884E

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 3.9 · #867E44

PPG

Glade Green 1119-7

ΔE 4 · #868B53

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Artichoke DE5545

ΔE 4 · #7C8447

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.4 · #8D844D

Vista Paint

Cedar Edge K-408

ΔE 4.9 · #7C7947

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glow 788

ΔE 4.9 · #798040

Valspar

Ivy Pasture 6004-6C

ΔE 5.4 · #838C55

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 5.8 · #919157

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.8 · #998F5B

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 8.8 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 12.9 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.6 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 15.7 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 19.4 · #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

#828249

#494983

Analogous

#836649

#828249

#668349

Triadic

#828249

#498383

#834983

Split-Complementary

#828249

#496683

#664983

Tetradic

#828249

#498366

#494983

#834966

Monochromatic

#212112

#52522E

#828249

#ACAC6C

#C8C89D

Rectangle

#828249

#498349

#494983

#834983

Compound

#828249

#668349

#494983

#664983

Variations

Lighter

#A7A762

#B9B98D

#D4D4BF

Darker

#6A6A3A

#494927

#2B2B16

Saturation

#6F6F5D

#838349

#A7A725

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

4.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.24:1

Deuteranopia

#828249

#887E4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#828249

#828253

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#828249

#857B7F

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

#A18E52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#828249

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E9376

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.

#41416C

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: #828249;

CSS — background

background-color: #828249;

CSS Variable

--color-basil-chiffonade: #828249;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basil-chiffonade': '#828249' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#828249] text-[#828249]

SCSS

$basil-chiffonade: #828249;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #828249?

#828249 is Basil Chiffonade, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #828249 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 #828249. In RGB it's 130, 130, 73, and in HSL it's 60°, 28%, 40%.

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