Sherwin-Williams • 7745

Muddled Basil

Name: Sherwin-Williams Muddled Basil 7745
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Muddled Basil is a genuinely dark Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 20 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#5A5243

LRV

8.62

Light Reflectance Value

8.62

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Muddled Basil's Color Strip

Muddled Basil is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 211 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Sedate Gray C2Techno Gray C3Chatroom C4Honed Soapstone C5Hardware C6Cocoon C7Muddled Basil

Muddled Basil in Real Rooms

Muddled Basil has a low LRV of 8.62 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc and kitchen cabinets.

1 Bathroom Photo

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Muddled Basil has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Muddled Basil Bathroom

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3 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Muddled Basil suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Muddled Basil Bedroom

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Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil bedroom accent wall

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Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil bedroom paint

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2 Front Door Photos

In a world of boring front doors, Muddled Basil is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.

Muddled Basil Front Door

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1 Home Office Photo

Muddled Basil works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Muddled Basil Home Office

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1 House Photo

On a traditional or historic home, Muddled Basil acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

Muddled Basil House

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1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Muddled Basil make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Muddled Basil Kitchen

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3 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Muddled Basil takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Muddled Basil Living Room

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SW Muddled Basil living room interior

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SW Muddled Basil living room

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5 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Muddled Basil prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

SW Muddled Basil painted furniture color

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Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil wall panelling

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Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil wall paint

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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Muddled Basil adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Sherwin Williams SW 7745 kitchen cabinets

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Muddled Basil kitchen cabinets paint review

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Muddled Basil kitchen cabinets paint

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