Summer Basket Green
What Summer Basket Green Actually Looks Like
Summer Basket Green lands squarely in the middle of the value scale, not light, not deep. It reads as a warm teal, somewhere between a true green and a soft aqua, with enough saturation to feel intentional on a wall without overwhelming a room. In direct sunlight it brightens toward a clear sea green. In low light or on a north-facing wall it shifts moodier and grayer, pulling more toward blue.
Summer Basket Green Undertones
The dominant undertone is blue, with a secondary aqua quality that keeps it from reading as a straight forest or sage green. There is very little yellow in it, so you will not get the lime or olive shift that trips up some greens. In warm incandescent light it can soften toward a more balanced teal. In cool daylight the blue pulls forward.
Where Summer Basket Green Works Best
This color earns its place in spaces where you want color with some visual weight but not a dramatic, near-black effect. Bathrooms and laundry rooms suit it well because the teal family reads clean and watery. It also works on kitchen cabinetry or an island where you want a color that feels grounded but still livable. As an exterior accent on shutters or a front door it holds up well, and Benjamin Moore offers it in both interior and exterior formulas.
Where to put Summer Basket Green
The teal and aqua qualities in this color make it a natural fit for a bathroom. Keep fixtures and tile in white or warm stone so the color reads clean rather than muddy.
On lower cabinets or an island, Summer Basket Green adds enough color to anchor the space without competing with countertops. Pair it with warm wood upper shelves or brass hardware to soften the cool undertone.
As a door or shutter color on a white, gray, or warm tan house, this teal reads bold in sunlight and more sophisticated on overcast days. It holds color well on exterior surfaces given its mid-range saturation.
The mid-tone value gives a home office some energy without the restlessness of a brighter hue. In a room with good natural light it stays cheerful. In a dim room, expect it to read cooler and more serious.
What to Pair With Summer Basket Green
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. In general, Summer Basket Green pairs well with warm whites, natural wood tones, and soft terracotta or clay accents that counterbalance the cool blue pull.
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Colors that clash with Summer Basket Green
Pairing Summer Basket Green with a blue-gray wall color can make both colors compete and the room can feel cold and flat.
The blue undertone in this teal can react poorly with purple or mauve textiles, making both look slightly muddy.
In a dark north-facing room, a high-sheen finish will make this color look noticeably blue and cold, and the sheen will highlight any wall imperfections.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is 2040-40. The LRV is 32.79, which places it solidly in the mid-tone range. The hex and RGB values render in the color swatch on this page.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers this color in both interior and exterior formulas, so you can use it on a front door, shutters, or exterior trim without needing to approximate it with a different color.
It depends on your light source. In warm or natural south-facing light it reads as a balanced teal, clearly green with blue in it. In cool north light or under blue-toned LED bulbs it shifts and the blue pulls forward noticeably. Sample it on your actual wall and check it at different times of day before committing.
For walls, eggshell gives you easy cleaning without making the color look flat or overly shiny. For cabinetry or a front door, a semi-gloss or satin finish will hold up to wear and let the teal read more vividly.