Momentum vs Muddled Basil paint color comparison

Momentum vs Muddled Basil

Momentum and Muddled Basil come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Momentum belongs to the beige family and Muddled Basil to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 9 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Momentum
Sherwin-Williams · 9530
LRV8.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9530
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Muddled Basil
Sherwin-Williams · 7745
LRV8.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7745
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Momentum vs Muddled Basil Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Momentum on one side and Muddled Basil on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.