In the Garden vs Basil
Where In the Garden belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Basil is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. In the Garden (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Basil (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. In the Garden runs green while Basil is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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In the Garden vs Basil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In the Garden on one side and Basil on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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