Benjamin Moore Basil Green 2029-10

What are Benjamin Moore Basil Green undertones?

The undertone of Basil Green can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Basil Green 2029-10 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 94° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2029-10 Basil Green HSL code: 94, 57%, 36%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Basil 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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Basil 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

2029-10
Basil Green

• 2031-30
  Sweet Pea

  

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 Basil Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 274, such as Benjamin Moore Fire and Ice and Naples Sunset.

2029-10
Basil Green

• 1392
  Fire and Ice

  

• 1391
  Naples Sunset

  

• 2071-10
  Exotic Purple

  

• 1404
  Crocus

  

• 1394
  Sugarplum

  

• 1389
  Wishing Well

  

• 1390
  Hydrangea

  

LRV of Basil Green

Basil Green has an LRV of 23.01% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#569128
RGB Decimal	86, 145, 40
RGB Percent	33.73%, 56.86%, 15.69%
HSV	Hue: 94° Saturation: 72.41% Value: 56.86%
HSL	hsl(94, 57, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 40.69 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 72.41 Key: 43.14
YIQ	Y: 115.389 I: -1.417 Q: -45.157
XYZ	X: 14.346 Y: 22.382 Z: 5.571
CIE Lab	L:54.43 a:-37.362 b:47.182
CIE Luv	L:54.43 u:-29.287 v:57.213
Decimal	5673256
Hunter Lab	47.31, -28.664, 26.135