Sweet Lemon Basil 321-4DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #AF9C6E, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunbaked Adobe from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF9C6E · 321-4DB
Sweet Lemon Basil
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Lemon Basil Technical Profile
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Sweet Lemon Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Lemon Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySweet Lemon Basil
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSunbaked Adobe
Sunbaked Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Camel
PPG
Nearly identical
Upon Reflection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Military Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Moccasin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Bamboo Shoot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Lemon Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Lemon Basil
#AF9C6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Lemon Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Lemon 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Sweet Lemon Basil.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Lemon Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Lemon Basil have?
Sweet Lemon Basil by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Lemon Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Lemon Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Lemon Basil are Sunbaked Adobe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cool Camel by PPG (a near-identical match), Upon Reflection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Lemon 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 Sweet Lemon Basil?
Sweet Lemon Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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