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Sherwin Williams Basil (SW 6194) Paint Color


Color Name: Basil (SW 6194)
Hex Color Code: #626E60
RGB Color Code: RGB(98, 110, 96)
CMYK Values*: 10.9%, 0.0%, 12.7%, 56.9%





About Basil (SW 6194) color - its meaning and example


What color is Basil (SW 6194)?

Basil (SW 6194) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basil (SW 6194) is #626E60, and the RGB color code is RGB(98, 110, 96).

In the RGB color model, Basil (SW 6194) has a red value of 98, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.7% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basil (SW 6194) has a hue of 111.4° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.


Basil (SW 6194) is cool or warm?

The color Basil (SW 6194) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Basil (SW 6194)?

Basil (SW 6194) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Basil (SW 6194)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Basil (SW 6194) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 15 puts Sherwin Williams Basil (SW 6194) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Basil (SW 6194) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(98, 110, 96)
Red
98 (38.4%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.91%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.73%
Key
56.86%

HSL

HSL(111.43deg, 6.8 %, 40.4 %)

Hue
111.43°
Saturation
6.80 %.
Lightness
40.39 %.

RYB

RYB(97, 126, 125)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Yellow
126 (49.3%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
111.43°
Saturation
12.73 %.
Brightness / Value
43.14 %.

HWB

H: 111.43°

W: 37.65 %

B: 56.86 %

XYZ

X : 12.72

Y : 14.59

Z : 13.21

YXY

Y1 : 14.59

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 61.57%

M : 56.86%

Y : 62.35%


LRV

~ 14.6 %

Munsell Color System

9GY 4.3/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 45.07

A : -7.46

B : 6.28

CIE-Lch

L : 45.07

C : 9.75

H : 139.9

CIE-Luv

L : 45.07

U : -5.98

V : 9.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.2

A : -7.4

B : 6.23






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Basil (SW 6194) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Basil (SW 6194) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#6D6D4B
Aloe Green
ΔE - 8.85 (91.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Pantone PMS


#59695D
PANTONE 4199 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#5A6C61
PANTONE 4200 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#61685A
PANTONE 4193 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#5E7461
PANTONE 5615 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to RAL Classic


#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Basil (SW 6194) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Basil (SW 6194) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Sherwin Williams


#626E60
Basil (SW 6194)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#64695C
Rosemary (SW 6187)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#5E706A
Rocky River (SW 6215)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#666D69
Homburg Gray (SW 7622)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Valspar


#667063
Puddle Jumper (T606)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#656F6B
Victorian Tapestry (V141-5)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#6D7C6C
Privet (V098-5)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#6D7671
Coastal Dusk (5002-2B)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Benjamin Moore


#606E63
Enchanted Forest (700)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#5B6A5B
Holiday Wreath (447)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#627067
Caldwell Green (HC-124)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#687666
Cushing Green (HC-125)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E6C62
Windrock (DE 6300)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#656D63
Velvet Clover (DE 6293)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#5F6957
Italian Basil (DE 6287)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#5C6B65
Artistic Stone (DE 6307)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to Behr


#5C685E
Pine Mountain (N420-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#69756C
Heritage Park (PPU12-18)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#5E6552
Cypress Vine (N390-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#60746D
Cameroon Green (PPU12-17)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Basil (SW 6194) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Basil (SW 6194) to PPG Paints


#646C64
Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#54645C
Obligation (PPG1135-7)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#636653
Winning Ticket (PPG1127-6)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#6A7B6B
English Ivy (PPG1134-6)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Basil (SW 6194) - #626E60 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Basil (SW 6194) - #626E60 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#626E60
Basil (SW 6194)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#64695C
Rosemary (SW 6187)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#6D6C62
Thunderous (SW 6201)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5E6259
Pewter Green (SW 6208)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5E706A
Rocky River (SW 6215)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5E5949
Garden Gate (SW 6167)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#4F523A
Secret Garden (SW 6181)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#465448
Rock Garden (SW 6195)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#4E5147
Shade-Grown (SW 6188)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#64645A
Cast Iron (SW 6202)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#44483D
Ripe Olive (SW 6209)
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#343B36
Jasper (SW 6216)
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