Basil
Also known as: Basswood Green, Gallery Green, Vineyard, Mistletoe
Basil is what happens when green turns medium and muted. The effect is calm and balanced, made for finance apps and outdoor gear. Match it with pink accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.32:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Basil color codes
- HEX
- #879F84
- RGB
- rgb(135, 159, 132)
- RGBA
- rgba(135, 159, 132, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(113, 12%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(113, 17%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 0%, 17%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(63.0 -12.7 11.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.6% 0.047 142.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkseagreen#8FBC8F · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 6021 — Pale green#86A47C · ΔE 4.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Basil works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Basil
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Basil by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.32:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Basil background: #000000
Palettes featuring Basil
Basil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Basil
Basil triad
Similar colors
- Vineyard#819E84 · ΔE 1.6
- Mistletoe#8AA282 · ΔE 1.8
- Envy#8BA58F · ΔE 2.7
- OMGreen#8CA891 · ΔE 3.3
- Backyard#879877 · ΔE 3.6
- Herbalist#969E86 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Basil is closest to Amorous.
Basil FAQs
What color is Basil?
Basil is a medium green with the hex code #879F84. In HSL terms it has a hue of 113°, 12% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Basil?
The hex code for Basil is #879F84. In RGB it's rgb(135, 159, 132), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 0%, 17%, 38%).
What colors go well with Basil?
Basil pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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