Sherwin-Williams Basil SW 6194: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 15

Basil (SW 6194) is a dark green from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 14.6 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Basil (100% match).

Compare Basil with other brands

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LRV

14.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6194

HEX

#626E60

RGB

98, 110, 96

HSL

111°, 7%, 40%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Basil in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Rosemary Sherwin-Williams · SW 6187 · LRV 14

Succulent Sherwin-Williams · SW 9650 · LRV 14

Rocky River Sherwin-Williams · SW 6215 · LRV 15

Thunderous Sherwin-Williams · SW 6201 · LRV 15

Pewter Green Sherwin-Williams · SW 6208 · LRV 12

Cast Iron Sherwin-Williams · SW 6202 · LRV 13

Homburg Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7622 · LRV 15

Night Owl Sherwin-Williams · SW 7061 · LRV 13

Basil FAQ

What undertone does Basil have?

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 Basil?

Basil has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.6 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 Basil in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Basil (HGSW6194), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Windswept Willow (DEPF03), 98%; Valspar: Puddle Jumper (T606), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Enchanted Forest (700), 96%; Behr: Terrarium (N400-6), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Douter (No. 318), 93%; PPG: Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6), 92%; Glidden: Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6), 92%. 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 Basil?

The HEX code of Basil (SW 6194) is #626E60, RGB 98, 110, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.