Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil (SW 7745) Paint Color

What color is Muddled Basil (SW 7745)?

Muddled Basil (SW 7745) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Muddled Basil (SW 7745) is #5A5243, and the RGB color code is RGB(90, 82, 67).

In the RGB color model, Muddled Basil (SW 7745) has a red value of 90, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 25.6% yellow, and 64.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation, and 30.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Muddled Basil (SW 7745) has a hue of 39.1° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation and 35.3 % brightness/value.

Muddled Basil (SW 7745) is cool or warm?

The color Muddled Basil (SW 7745) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Muddled Basil (SW 7745)?

Muddled Basil (SW 7745) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 9 puts Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil (SW 7745) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.