Muddled Basil vs Sea Mariner
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Muddled Basil belongs to the greige-grey family and Sea Mariner to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 9 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Muddled Basil's warm character against Sea Mariner's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Muddled Basil vs Sea Mariner in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Muddled Basil and Sea Mariner in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Muddled Basil and Sea Mariner is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Muddled Basil vs Sea Mariner Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Muddled Basil on one side and Sea Mariner 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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