What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil undertone is #56664E .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil?

RGB code is 86, 102, 78 . 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.

Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil 455

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil 455 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 455 Sweet Basil is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil undertone color.

Official page:	Sweet Basil 455
Code:	455
Name:	Sweet Basil
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil?

Step into a space enveloped in the subtle elegance of Benjamin Moore 455, Sweet Basil. The soothing tones of this versatile hue effortlessly blend with a variety of decor styles, bringing a touch of tranquility to any room it graces. In living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices alike, Sweet Basil infuses a sense of nature and harmony, making it the perfect choice for those seeking a peaceful retreat within their home. Embrace the timeless beauty of this captivating shade and create a space that exudes both warmth and sophistication. Let Benjamin Moore 455, Sweet Basil, transform your living space into a sanctuary of style and serenity.

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What are Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil undertones?

Sweet Basil has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#56664E

RGB code:

86, 102, 78

Is Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil 455 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 100°, this dark green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

455 Sweet Basil HSL code: 100, 13%, 35%

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.

How light temperature affects Sweet Basil

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 Benjamin Moore Sweet Basil:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Sweet Basil with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

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LRV of Sweet Basil

Sweet Basil has an LRV of 13.51% 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 13.51%, 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	#56664E
RGB Decimal	86, 102, 78
RGB Percent	33.73%, 40.00%, 30.59%
HSV	Hue: 100° Saturation: 23.53% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(100, 13, 35)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.69 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 23.53 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 94.48 I: -1.822 Q: -10.853
XYZ	X: 9.964 Y: 12.031 Z: 9.003
CIE Lab	L:41.266 a:-11.076 b:11.603
CIE Luv	L:41.266 u:-7.803 v:15.901
Decimal	5662286
Hunter Lab	34.686, -9.424, 8.891