Muddled Basil 7745 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5A5243, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Montana Moss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A5243 · 7745
Muddled Basil
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Muddled Basil Technical Profile
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Muddled Basil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muddled Basil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMuddled Basil
Nearly identical
ValsparMontana Moss
Montana Moss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pilot Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swiss Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Burnt Bark
PPG
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muddled Basil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muddled Basil
#5A5243
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#767D53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muddled Basil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muddled Basil Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Muddled Basil.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muddled Basil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muddled Basil have?
Muddled Basil by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Muddled Basil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muddled Basil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddled Basil are Montana Moss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pilot Rock by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Swiss Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Muddled Basil's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Muddled Basil?
Muddled Basil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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