Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81804A, estimated 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.
Behr · #81804A · MQ6-61
Basil Chiffonade
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basil Chiffonade Technical Profile
HEX Code#81804A
RGB129, 128, 74
Estimated LRV20.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Basil Chiffonade
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Basil Chiffonade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basil Chiffonade are Dried Bay Leaf by Valspar (a close digital match), Ripened Avocado by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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