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Wicker Basket 0280

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The Analysis

Wicker Basket is a mid-toned neutral that grounds a room without making it feel enclosed. With an LRV of 47.98, it reflects enough light to keep a space feeling open while providing significantly more depth and warmth than a standard off-white.

This is an ideal main wall colour for living rooms or bedrooms where you want a consistent, unified look. It acts as a versatile canvas, allowing your furniture and artwork to stand out without the paint colour competing for attention.

LRV 48

History & Origin

It leans into a timeless, heritage aesthetic. It mirrors the classic, understated tones found in traditional country homes, providing a reliable foundation that avoids modern trends that might date quickly.

Undertonewarm
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How to Use It

Pair this with natural wood grains—like oak or walnut—and matte black hardware to modernize the look. It performs best in rooms where you want a cozy feel, though it is neutral enough to work in almost any living space.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels calm and stable, making it a great choice for areas where you want to relax. It offers a clean, organized backdrop that feels lived-in rather than sterile or cold.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Calfskin

    Valspar · V134-1

  • Fairway Oaks

    Benjamin Moore · 1075

  • Bluffs

    Benjamin Moore · CC-338

  • Macadamia

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6142

  • CARAVAN

    Jotun · 0280

  • Hazy Earth

    Valspar · 8004-18C

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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