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Ref. #81804A · MQ6-61

Basil Chiffonade

21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Basil Chiffonade Technical Profile

HEX Code#81804A
RGB129, 128, 74
LRV20.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Peppered Moss

Complement

Jazzy Blue

Basil Chiffonade Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Salt Cellar

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Balloon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Basil Chiffonade.

Fern Grove

Behr · HDC-AC-16A

#837B54

Archaeological Site

Behr · N300-6

#82754D

Garnish

Behr · S340-7A

#79774A

Snap Pea Green

Behr · T15-18

#8A8650

Meadowland

Behr · HDC-AC-17

#817A56

Green Dynasty

Behr · MQ4-44

#748946

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

China White

Benjamin Moore · PM-20

#E7E4D9

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Mount Olive

Vista Paint · 0382

#706747

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 0798

#EFE4AE

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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