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Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil

455 · #56664E · LRV ~12

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Equestrian Green (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Sweet Basil in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Behr: Equestrian Green (S410-7), ~97% proximity; PPG: Still Searching (PPG13-31), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Still Searching (PPG13-31), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hinterland (DET509), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Boughs of Pine (5007-4C), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kale Green (SW 6460), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Courtyard (HGSW6440), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.