Muddled Basil vs Sawdust paint color comparison

Muddled Basil vs Sawdust

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Muddled Basil belongs to the greige-grey family and Sawdust to the beige-greige family. At LRV 26 vs 9, Sawdust will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 23.4, 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.

Color Details

Muddled Basil
Sherwin-Williams · 7745
LRV8.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7745
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams · 6158
LRV25.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6158
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Muddled Basil vs Sawdust Simulated Comparison

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