Muddled Basil vs Starry Night
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Muddled Basil belongs to the greige-grey family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. Starry Night (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Muddled Basil (LRV 9), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Muddled Basil runs warm while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 53.0, 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.
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Muddled Basil vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Muddled Basil on one side and Starry Night 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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