Ref. #5F6033 · 6426
Basque Green
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Basque Green Technical Profile
What color is Basque Green? It's a dark cool yellow with the hex code #5F6033. Colors similar to Basque Green include MPC Dufflebag Green, MPC Mount Of Olive, Behr Lemon Pepper. Basque Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Basque Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Basque Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Basque Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basque Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basque Green
#5F6033
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#62774F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basque Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basque Green 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 Basque Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Basque Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basque Green have?
Basque Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Basque Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Dufflebag Green by MPC (#636436), Mount Of Olive by MPC (#646739), Lemon Pepper by Behr (#67643B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Basque Green?
Basque Green has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Basque Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.