Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Basil Pesto |
| SKU | PPG1226-6 |
| Hex | #529D6E |
| RGB | 82, 157, 110 |
| HSL | 142°, 31%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Basil Pesto is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
10 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Basil Pesto within PPG / Glidden'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 #529D6E in HSL space. Pair Basil Pesto 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.
PPG / Glidden Basil Pesto Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Basil Pesto 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1226-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil Pesto
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Basil Pesto. The nearest is Eco Green (SW 6739) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eco Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Basil Pesto
Behr's nearest match is Garland (470F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Basil Pesto without repainting risk. See the full Garland swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Basil Pesto
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Dunmore Green (CW-540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Basil Pesto without repainting risk. See the full Dunmore Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Basil Pesto
The closest Glidden equivalent of Basil Pesto is Basil Pesto (PPG1226-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Basil Pesto and you'll get the same color. See the full Basil Pesto swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil Pesto
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Basil Pesto. The nearest is Welsh Green (HGSW 1283) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Welsh Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Basil Pesto
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Basil Pesto. The nearest is Leafy (DE5628) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leafy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Basil Pesto
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Basil Pesto is Tropical Tale (0717) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Basil Pesto
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Basil Pesto is Wildness Mint (0724) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildness Mint swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Basil Pesto
At Kompozit, the closest color to Basil Pesto is Wildness Mint (0724) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildness Mint swatch →