Purple Basil 1046-7 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C4450, estimated 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.
PPG · #5C4450 · 1046-7
Purple Basil
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Purple Basil Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C4450
RGB92, 68, 80
Estimated LRV7.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Purple Basil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Basil
#5C4450
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F5454
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Purple 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Purple Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Basil are Grapes of Wrath by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Semi Sweet by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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