Basque Green vs Dirty Martini
Basque Green and Dirty Martini come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Basque Green belongs to the beige-green family and Dirty Martini to the beige family. The 53-point LRV gap — 64 for Dirty Martini vs 11 for Basque Green — means Dirty Martini will open up a space more effectively. Where Basque Green leans neutral, Dirty Martini reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Basque Green vs Dirty Martini in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Basque Green and Dirty Martini in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Dirty Martini reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Basque Green.
Color Details
Basque Green vs Dirty Martini Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basque Green 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.