Muddled Basil vs Grotto
Muddled Basil is a Sherwin-Williams color while Grotto comes from Tikkurila. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. With LRVs of 9 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Muddled Basil vs Grotto in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Muddled Basil and Grotto are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
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Muddled Basil vs Grotto Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Muddled Basil on one side and Grotto 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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