Basque Green vs Palm Leaf paint color comparison

Basque Green vs Palm Leaf

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Basque Green belongs to the beige-green family and Palm Leaf to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 10), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Basque Green runs neutral while Palm Leaf is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Basque Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6426
LRV11.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6426
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Palm Leaf
Sherwin-Williams · 7735
LRV10.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7735
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Basque Green vs Palm Leaf Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basque Green on one side and Palm Leaf 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.