Basil Pesto 1226-6 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #529D6E, LRV 27 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dunmore Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #529D6E · 1226-6
Basil Pesto
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basil Pesto Technical Profile
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Basil Pesto in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basil Pesto in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBasil Pesto
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDunmore Green
Dunmore Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Garland
Behr
Nearly identical
Wildness Mint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Summer Sumac
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leafy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eco Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cosmic Green
Valspar
Very similar
Green Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bejewelled
Kilz
Very similar
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
May Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basil Pesto
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basil Pesto
#529D6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BA7A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basil Pesto
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basil Pesto 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 PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Basil Pesto — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basil Pesto have?
Basil Pesto by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Basil Pesto in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basil Pesto from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basil Pesto are Dunmore Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Garland by Behr (a near-identical match), Sycamore Grove by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Basil Pesto'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 Basil Pesto?
Basil Pesto has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Basil Pesto's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.