Basil vs Dirty Martini
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Basil belongs to the green-grey family and Dirty Martini to the beige family. At LRV 64 vs 15, Dirty Martini will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Basil's neutral character against Dirty Martini's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Basil vs Dirty Martini Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basil on one side and Dirty Martini 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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