Basil
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Basil remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 39 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#626E60
LRV
14.59
Basil's Color Strip
Basil is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Privilege Green and Rock Garden. The strip spans from Filmy Green at the lightest end to Rock Garden at the deepest. Browsing strip 214 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Basil in Real Rooms
Basil has a low LRV of 14.59 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, mudroom and misc.
5 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Basil rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Basil Bedroom
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SW Basil bedroom panelling paint
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Bedroom wall panelling with green Basil b Sherwin Williams
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Green bedroom interior Sherwin Williams Basil color
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Green accent wall bedroom Sherwin Williams basil
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Basil for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Basil Front Door
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Basil on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Basil Home Office
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2 House Photos
Basil is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Basil House
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Sherwin Williams green Basil paint color review
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2 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Basil can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Basil Kitchen
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Sherwin Williams Basil kitchen island
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9 Living Room Photos
Choosing Basil for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Basil Living Room
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10 Bathroom Photos
Using Basil on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
SW Basil bathroom color review
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7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Basil for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Sherwin Williams Basil kitchen cabinets paint review
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1 Mudroom Photo
Basil in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Sherwin Williams Basil laundry room paint
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1 Misc Photo
Basil shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Dark green Sherwin Williams Basil color paint
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