Wild Basil 424-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #747B68, LRV 19 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greenland from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #747B68 · 424-5DB
Wild Basil
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Basil Technical Profile
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Wild Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild 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 BoyWild Basil
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGreenland
Greenland
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Thyme Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Valley Vista
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rosepine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dried Thyme
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Conifer Green
Behr
Very similar
Bowling Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
April Arbor
Valspar
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Visible difference
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Basil
#747B68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AA274
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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 Wild 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.
Wild Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Basil have?
Wild Basil by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wild Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Basil are Greenland by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Thyme Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Valley Vista by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild 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 Wild Basil?
Wild Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Basil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.