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Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil

455 · #56664E · LRV 12

Compare with other brands: Behr Equestrian Green is a 97% match

Sweet Basil (455) is a dark green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Equestrian Green (97% match).

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LRV

12 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

455

HEX

#56664E

RGB

86, 102, 78

HSL

100°, 13%, 35%

Family

Greens

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Sweet Basil FAQ

What undertone does Sweet Basil have?

Sweet Basil has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sweet Basil?

Sweet Basil has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Sweet Basil in other brands?

Behr: Equestrian Green (S410-7), 97%; PPG: Still Searching (PPG13-31), 95%; Glidden: Still Searching (PPG13-31), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Hinterland (DET509), 92%; Valspar: Boughs of Pine (5007-4C), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Kale Green (SW 6460), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Courtyard (HGSW6440), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sweet Basil?

The HEX code of Sweet Basil (455) is #56664E, RGB 86, 102, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.