Muddled Basil by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Muddled Basil

9%LRV Value
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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.

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Muddled Basil Technical Profile

HEX Code#5A5243
RGB90, 82, 67
LRV8.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Bad Hair Day

Complement

Secret Society

Muddled Basil Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

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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Rookwood Dark Brown

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Thunder Gray

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Garden Gate

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Stony Creek

Sherwin-Williams · 9610

#57534E

Metropolis

Sherwin-Williams · 9575

#59504F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

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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