Marsh Fern vs Muddled Basil

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Marsh Fern belongs to the beige-yellow family and Muddled Basil to the greige-grey family. Muddled Basil (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Marsh Fern (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.