Basil 6194 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #626E60, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Logan Lake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #626E60 · 6194
Basil
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Basil Technical Profile
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Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBasil
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLogan Lake
Logan Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Preserved Moss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dusty Mountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Enchanted Forest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windrock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Culinary Herbs
Kilz
Very similar
Hazelwood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
April Arbor
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basil
#626E60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679A79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to 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.
Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basil have?
Basil by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basil are Logan Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Preserved Moss by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dusty Mountain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Basil?
Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.6, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Basil's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.