Basil
SW 6194 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Basil SW 6194 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#626E60
LRV
15
Family
Gray
SW 6194
Color profile
Light value
15 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, green lean
Family
Gray Also reads green
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This deep, fragrant green creates a serene, nature-inspired vibe in your space. Its blue and gray undertones suffuse this hue with a calm, misty aura.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 15 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around BasilThis colorBasilSherwin-Williams · SW 6194
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Tap any color to compareBasil vs Succulent
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#616C64
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Basil vs Rosemary
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#64695C
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Basil vs Rocky River
15LRV15
#626E60Hex#5E706A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, teal lean
Basil vs Homburg Gray
15LRV15
#626E60Hex#666D69
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Basil vs Pewter Green
15LRV12
#626E60Hex#5E6259
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Basil vs Kale Green
15LRV13
#626E60Hex#4F6A56
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Basil vs Thunderous
15LRV15
#626E60Hex#6D6C62
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Basil vs Cast Iron
15LRV13
#626E60Hex#64645A
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Basil vs Night Owl
15LRV13
#626E60Hex#63655F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Basil vs Oakmoss
15LRV13
#626E60Hex#65684C
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBasil vs Puddle Jumper
15LRV15
#626E60Hex#667063
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Puddle Jumper is very close match compared with Basil.
Basil vs Enchanted Forest
15LRV16
#626E60Hex#606E63
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Enchanted Forest is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Basil.
Basil vs Terrarium
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#5F6D5C
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Terrarium is very close match compared with Basil.
Basil vs Holiday Wreath
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#5B6A5B
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Holiday Wreath is very close match compared with Basil.
Basil vs Nature Lover
15LRV16
#626E60Hex#67715E
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Nature Lover is very close match · warmer compared with Basil.
Basil vs Dyrehaven
15LRV16
#626E60Hex#64725F
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Dyrehaven is close match · warmer compared with Basil.
Basil vs Royal Orchard
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#5F6D59
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Royal Orchard is close match · warmer compared with Basil.
Basil vs Douter
15LRV15
#626E60Hex#636F68
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Douter is close match · cooler compared with Basil.
Basil vs Gunmetal Gray
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#646C64
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Gunmetal Gray is close match · cooler compared with Basil.
Basil vs All About Olive
15LRV14
#626E60Hex#676C58
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
All About Olive is close match · warmer compared with Basil.
Basil, answered
What is the LRV of Basil?
Basil (SW 6194) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 15, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Basil a warm or cool color?
Basil has a warm undertone (warm, green lean).
Can Basil be used outside?
Yes, Basil is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Basil from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Basil is Puddle Jumper (T606) by Valspar, very close match.
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