Glidden Basil Pesto
PPG1226-6 · #529D6E · LRV ~27
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Solitary Tree (~97% proximity)Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6) is a dark green from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27 (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 Solitary Tree (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Basil Pesto in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1226-6
HEX
#529D6E
RGB
82, 157, 110
HSL
142°, 31%, 47%
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Basil Pesto FAQ
What is the LRV of Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27 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 Basil Pesto in other brands?
Behr: Solitary Tree (P410-6), ~97% proximity; PPG: Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dunmore Green (CW-540), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Eco Green (SW 6739), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Eco Green (HGSW6739), ~88% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Green Tourmaline (DET524), ~88% proximity; Valspar: Divot (6003-10B), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~59% 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 Basil Pesto?
The HEX code of Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6) is #529D6E, RGB 82, 157, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.