What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Basque Green?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Basque Green undertone is #5f6033 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Basque Green?

RGB code is 95, 96, 51 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams Basque Green SW 6426

Q: Is Sherwin Williams Basque Green SW 6426 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 6426 Basque Green is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Basque Green undertones?

Yellow is Sherwin Williams Basque Green undertone color.

Official page:	Basque Green SW 6426
Code:	SW 6426
Name:	Basque Green
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	2022 Ephemera

What color is Sherwin Williams Basque Green?

Imagine enveloping your space in the rich hue of Basque Green (SW 6426) by Sherwin Williams. This deep and sophisticated color exudes a sense of opulence and warmth, making it an ideal choice for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, libraries, or even bedrooms. Basque Green adds a touch of elegance and drama to any room, seamlessly blending with both modern and traditional decor styles. Elevate your home's ambiance with the timeless allure of Basque Green (SW 6426).

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What are Sherwin Williams Basque Green undertones?

The undertone of Basque Green can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#5F6033

RGB code:

95, 96, 51

Is Sherwin Williams Basque Green SW 6426 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 61° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6426 Basque Green HSL code: 61, 31%, 29%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Basque Green

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Basque Green:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 6426
Basque Green

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Basque Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 241, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.

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LRV of Basque Green

Basque Green has an LRV of 11.09% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.09%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5f6033
RGB Decimal	95, 96, 51
RGB Percent	37.25%, 37.65%, 20.00%
HSV	Hue: 61° Saturation: 46.87% Value: 37.65%
HSL	hsl(61, 31, 29)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.04 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 46.88 Key: 62.35
YIQ	Y: 90.571 I: 13.865 Q: -14.216
XYZ	X: 9.5 Y: 11.038 Z: 4.761
CIE Lab	L:39.644 a:-7.806 b:25.478
CIE Luv	L:39.644 u:1.464 v:29.016
Decimal	6250547
Hunter Lab	33.223, -7.101, 14.76