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Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil SW7745

Muddled Basil

Sherwin Williams

SW7745

About Muddled Basil by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 8.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #5a5243

RGB: 90, 82, 67

Hue39°

Saturation15%

Lightness31%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Muddled Basil from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Muddled Basil

Sherwin Williams

SW7745

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Muddled Basil looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Muddled Basil SW7745 a warm or cool color?
Muddled Basil by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Muddled Basil?
Muddled Basil sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 39°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Muddled Basil?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 15%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 31%. Hue is close to 39°. The hex value is #5a5243. The RGB value is 90, 82, 67.
Is Muddled Basil better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Muddled Basil has brightness around 9%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Muddled Basil?
You can match Muddled Basil with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Muddled Basil work best in a home?
Muddled Basil works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Muddled Basil compare to a pure white paint?
Muddled Basil is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Muddled Basil in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Muddled Basil

Sherwin Williams

SW7745

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Muddled Basil in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Muddled Basil

Sherwin Williams

SW7745

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Muddled Basil. They add contrast without clashing.

Muddled Basil

Sherwin Williams

SW7745

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Muddled Basil. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Southern Vine

Benjamin Moore

2138-10

Char Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-20

FRIAR'S BROWN

Glidden

PPG1024-7

Durango

Benjamin Moore

2137-30