Ref. #81804A · MQ6-61
Basil Chiffonade
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basil Chiffonade Technical Profile
What color is Basil Chiffonade? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #81804A. Colors similar to Basil Chiffonade include MPC Swamp Cypress, Valspar Dried Bay Leaf, Dunn-Edwards Dark Cavern. Basil Chiffonade has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Basil Chiffonade creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Basil Chiffonade reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Basil Chiffonade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Basil Chiffonade from other brands?
The closest matches are Swamp Cypress by MPC (#7D7F49), Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (#827E49), Dark Cavern by Dunn-Edwards (#838254). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Basil Chiffonade?
Basil Chiffonade has an LRV of 20.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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