Ref. #6D6953 · 8004-26F
Thai Basil
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Thai Basil Technical Profile
What color is Thai Basil? It's a deep warm green with the hex code #6D6953. Colors similar to Thai Basil include Hirshfield's Candle Wax, Vista Paint Candle Wax, Dunn-Edwards Spruce Woods. Thai Basil has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Thai Basil creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Thai Basil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thai Basil
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Thai Basil.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thai Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thai Basil have?
Thai Basil by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Thai Basil from other brands?
The closest matches are Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (#6F6A53), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (#6D6951), Spruce Woods by Dunn-Edwards (#6F6A52). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thai Basil?
Thai Basil has an LRV of 14.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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