Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81804A, LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Bay Leaf from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81804A · MQ6-61
Basil Chiffonade
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basil Chiffonade Technical Profile
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Basil Chiffonade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basil Chiffonade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBasil Chiffonade
Nearly identical
ValsparDried Bay Leaf
Dried Bay Leaf
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ripened Avocado
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Cavern
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Oregano
PPG
Very similar
Perfectly Pesto
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cedar Edge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Glow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rural Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Groovy Green
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sap Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basil Chiffonade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basil Chiffonade
#81804A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#809866
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basil Chiffonade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basil Chiffonade Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Basil Chiffonade.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Basil Chiffonade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basil Chiffonade have?
Basil Chiffonade by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Basil Chiffonade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basil Chiffonade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basil Chiffonade are Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ripened Avocado by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dark Cavern by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Basil Chiffonade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Basil Chiffonade?
Basil Chiffonade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Basil Chiffonade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.