Basil Green by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #579229 · 2029-10

Basil Green

23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Basil Green 2029-10 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #579229, LRV 23 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Happy Camper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Basil Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#579229
RGB87, 146, 41
LRV22.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Basil Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Basil Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBasil Green
Nearly identical
BehrHappy Camper

Happy Camper

Behr

Nearly identical

Lily Pad Place

Vista Paint

Very similar

Lime Candy

Valspar

Very similar

Antique Green

PPG

Very similar

Direct Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Revitalized

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Golf Day

Hirshfield's

Very similar

May Green

RAL

Very similar

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Emerald Shimmer

Kilz

Visible difference

Raw Tomatillo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Basil Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Basil Green

#579229

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4F9F54

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Basil Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Basil Green

Complement

Sugar Plum

Basil Green Room Palettes

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

Walls

April Showers

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Herb Garden

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Juniper Green

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Basic Blue

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Basil Green.

Baby Fern

Benjamin Moore · 2029-20

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More green colors from other brands

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

Silver Feather

Behr · BWC-29

#DEE9DD

Natures Reflection

Behr · N430-2

#C6E9D6

Pure Green

RAL · 6037

#008F39

Sign of Spring

Behr · PPL-25

#E3EDE2

Parakeet

Behr · MQ4-47

#77A167

Solstice Breeze

Valspar · 8003-31B

#D3D8C4

Basil Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Basil Green have?
Basil Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Basil Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basil Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basil Green are Happy Camper by Behr (a near-identical match), Grassy Field by Behr (a very close match), Rockwall Vine by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Basil Green'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 Green?
Basil Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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Why Basil Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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