Sweet Basil
We've categorized Sweet Basil as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#56664E
LRV
13.51
Sweet Basil in Real Rooms
Sweet Basil has a low LRV of 13.51 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc and bathroom.
3 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Sweet Basil acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Sweet Basil Living Room Paint
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Bm Sweet Basil Living Room
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Sweet Basil Living Room
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Sweet Basil in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Bm Sweet Basil Review
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Wall Paint
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Sweet Basil provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Sweet Basil Bathroom
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