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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil
HGSW7745 · #5A5243 · LRV ~8.6
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil (~100% proximity)Muddled Basil (HGSW7745) is a deep brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
8.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
HGSW7745
HEX
#5A5243
RGB
90, 82, 67
HSL
39°, 15%, 31%
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Muddled Basil FAQ
What undertone does Muddled Basil have?
Muddled Basil is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Muddled Basil?
Muddled Basil has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Muddled Basil in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (SW 7745), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Olive Smudge (6001-2C), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Raw Cacao Bean (DEBN42), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Muddled Basil?
The HEX code of Muddled Basil (HGSW7745) is #5A5243, RGB 90, 82, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.