Italian Basil

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Black Forest

  #5E6354

• Hinterland

  #616C51

• Knit Cardigan

  #6D6C5F

• Monstera

  #5F674B

• Cactus

  #5B6F55

• Verdant Hush

  #4E5A4A

• Tree of Life

  #595D45

• Archaeology

  #6E6A5E

About Italian Basil

Italian Basil sits at oklch(0.507 0.030 131.2) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #5F6957 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Italian Basil?

#5F6957 — also oklch(0.507 0.030 131.2) and Lab 43.14 -6.71 8.81.

Can I use Italian Basil for text on white?

On white: 5.76:1 (AA), APCA Lc 79. On dark ink: 3.10:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.