Ref. #5F6957 · DE6287
Italian Basil
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Italian Basil Technical Profile
What color is Italian Basil? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #5F6957. Colors similar to Italian Basil include MPC Pine Bluff, Behr Dusty Mountain, Behr Less Travelled. Italian Basil has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Italian Basil creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Italian Basil pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Italian Basil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Italian Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Italian Basil
#5F6957
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#619264
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Italian Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Italian 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Italian Basil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Italian Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Italian Basil have?
Italian Basil by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Italian Basil from other brands?
The closest matches are Pine Bluff by MPC (#5C6655), Dusty Mountain by Behr (#606C5B), Less Travelled by Behr (#5D6A5A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Italian Basil?
Italian Basil has an LRV of 13.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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