Dried Basil vs Luxe paint color comparison

Dried Basil vs Luxe

Dried BasilBenjamin MoorevsLuxeBenjamin MooreΔE 31.6 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Dried Basil reads as beige-greige, while Luxe reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 39 vs 22, Dried Basil will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dried Basil's yellow character against Luxe's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dried Basil
Benjamin Moore · 1510
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1510
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Luxe
Benjamin Moore · AF-580
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-580
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Dried Basil vs Luxe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dried Basil on one side and Luxe on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.