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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil

HGSW7745 · #5A5243 · LRV 8.6

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Muddled Basil (HGSW7745) is a deep brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 8.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil (100% match).

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LRV

8.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW7745

HEX

#5A5243

RGB

90, 82, 67

HSL

39°, 15%, 31%

Family

Browns

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Muddled Basil FAQ

What undertone does Muddled Basil have?

Muddled Basil is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Muddled Basil in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (SW 7745), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 97%; Valspar: Olive Smudge (6001-2C), 96%; Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), 96%; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 96%; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Raw Cacao Bean (DEBN42), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.