Fresh Basil 1127-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C5F4B, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clearfield from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C5F4B · 1127-7
Fresh Basil
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fresh Basil Technical Profile
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Fresh Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFresh Basil
Nearly identical
Vista PaintClearfield
Clearfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vegetarian
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Botanical Garden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fig Leaf
Behr
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jade Romanesque
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Herb Garland
Valspar
Very similar
Espalier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yew Hedge
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Basil
#5C5F4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#688558
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Fresh 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.
Fresh Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Basil have?
Fresh Basil by PPG 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 Fresh Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Basil are Clearfield by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vegetarian by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Botanical Garden by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh 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 Fresh Basil?
Fresh Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Basil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.