Dried Basil 1510 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFAA90, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #AFAA90 · 1510
Dried Basil
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dried Basil Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFAA90
RGB175, 170, 144
Estimated LRV39.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Dried Basil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dried Basil
#AFAA90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dried Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dried Basil 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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Dried Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dried Basil have?
Dried Basil by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Dried Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Basil are Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Whispering Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Historic Shade by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dried Basil'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 Dried Basil?
Dried Basil has a estimated lightness value of 39.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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