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Ref. #5C4450 · 1046-7

Purple Basil

7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Purple Basil 1046-7 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C4450, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grapes of Wrath from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Purple Basil Technical Profile

HEX Code#5C4450
RGB92, 68, 80
LRV7.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Purple Basil in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Purple Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGPurple Basil
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGrapes of Wrath

Grapes of Wrath

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Semi Sweet

Behr

Nearly identical

Plummy Rouge

Valspar

Very similar

Grape Soda

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grape Soda

Vista Paint

Very similar

Chambourd

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mature Grape

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Eggplant

Kilz

Very similar

Brinjal

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Great Aubergine!

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Create .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Lilac

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Purple Basil

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Purple Basil

#5C4450

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7F5454

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Purple Basil

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chambourd

Complement

Goodwin Green

Purple Basil Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

White on White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Canterbury Lane Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Beach Bag

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aragon Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Purple Basil.

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#59444C

Nighttime Purple

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#53454F

Deep Raspberry Shadow

PPG · 50RR 08/053

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Delicious Plum

PPG · 90RB 08/113

#5E4958

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Black Elegance

PPG · 1004-7

#50484A

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Seven Sisters

Valspar · 8004-33A

#DCE2DF

Purple Basil — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Purple Basil have?
Purple Basil by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Purple Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Basil are Grapes of Wrath by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Semi Sweet by Behr (a near-identical match), Plummy Rouge by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Purple 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 Purple Basil?
Purple Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.0, 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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