Thai Basil 8004-26F is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6D6953, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candle Wax from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #6D6953 · 8004-26F
Thai Basil
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Thai Basil Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D6953
RGB109, 105, 83
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Thai Basil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thai Basil
#6D6953
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819261
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thai Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thai 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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Thai Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thai Basil have?
Thai Basil by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Thai Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thai Basil are Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Spruce Woods by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Thai 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 Thai Basil?
Thai Basil has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, 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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