Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Basil Chiffonade |
| SKU | MQ6-61 |
| Hex | #81804A |
| RGB | 129, 128, 74 |
| HSL | 59°, 27%, 40% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Basil Chiffonade
With an LRV of 21, Basil Chiffonade is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Basil Chiffonade works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Basil Chiffonade within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #81804A in HSL space. Pair Basil Chiffonade with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Basil Chiffonade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Basil Chiffonade from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ6-61 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Basil Chiffonade. The nearest is Verdant (SW 6713) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdant swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Perfectly Pesto (CSP-895) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfectly Pesto swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
The closest Valspar equivalent of Basil Chiffonade is Green Jalapeño (6005-6C). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20.5 vs 21). If Valspar is your counter, order Green Jalapeño and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Jalapeño swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Oregano (PPG1122-6) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oregano swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Glidden, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Oregano (PPG1122-6) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oregano swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ripened Avocado (224-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Basil Chiffonade without repainting risk. See the full Ripened Avocado swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Basil Chiffonade. The nearest is Green Verge (HGSW 1241) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Verge swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Dark Cavern (DE5531) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Cavern swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Basil Chiffonade. The nearest is Sap Green (NO. 199) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sap Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Tropical Twist (0403) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Twist swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Green Glow (0788) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Glow swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Basil Chiffonade
At Kompozit, the closest color to Basil Chiffonade is Green Glow (0788) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Glow swatch →