Dried Basil 1510 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFAA90, 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.
Ref. #AFAA90 · 1510
Dried Basil
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dried Basil Technical Profile
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Dried Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dried Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDried Basil
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSage
Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispering Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Birch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Behr
Very similar
Soothing Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Almost Sage
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dried Basil
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dried Basil.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dried Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dried Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Basil are Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Whispering Willow by PPG (a near-identical match), Historic Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dried Basil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.