Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil SW 7745

What are Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil undertones?

The undertone of Muddled Basil can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil SW 7745 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 39° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7745 Muddled Basil HSL code: 39, 15%, 31%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Muddled Basil

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 7745
Muddled Basil

• SW 7053
  Adaptive Shade

  

• SW 9613
  Terrain

  

• SW 6165
  Connected Gray

  

• SW 2846
  Roycroft Bronze Green

  

• SW 9614
  Carriage Stone

  

Darker shades

SW 7745
Muddled Basil

• SW 7055
  Enduring Bronze

  

• SW 9520
  Nocturne

  

• SW 9515
  Tungsten

  

• SW 6160
  Best Bronze

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Muddled Basil with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 7745
Muddled Basil

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Muddled Basil

Muddled Basil has an LRV of 8.62% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5a5243
RGB Decimal	90, 82, 67
RGB Percent	35.29%, 32.16%, 26.27%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 25.56% Value: 35.29%
HSL	hsl(39, 15, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.89 Yellow: 25.56 Key: 64.71
YIQ	Y: 82.682 I: 9.587 Q: -2.976
XYZ	X: 8.247 Y: 8.614 Z: 6.537
CIE Lab	L:35.23 a:0.536 b:10.014
CIE Luv	L:35.23 u:5.581 v:11.562
Decimal	5919299
Hunter Lab	29.349, -1.204, 7.339