Benjamin Moore

Willow

CC-542

Willow (Benjamin Moore) is a deep brown with gray undertones, hex #564E48, registering an LRV of 9.06. This low reflectance value classifies it as a near-dark shade that absorbs substantial ambient light, best suited for accent walls or spaces with ample artificial or natural lighting. The gray undertone prevents it from appearing purely warm.

Same-brand pairings include Classic Gray and Revere Pewter for high-contrast neutral balance, Hale Navy for a tonal dark pairing, Manchester Tan for mid-range warmth, and Edgecomb Gray for a lighter taupe complement.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-542

Collection

Designer Classics

Willow in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Willow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Willow under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

31%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

9.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#564E48

RGB Decimal

86, 78, 72

RGB Percent

33.7%, 30.6%, 28.2%

HSL

25.7, 8.9%, 31.0%

HSV

25.7, 16.3%, 33.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.3%, 16.3%, 66.3%

YIQ

79.7, 6.7, -0.2

XYZ

7.73, 7.90, 7.25

CIE Lab

33.76, 2.15, 4.75

CIE Luv

33.76, 4.95, 5.31

Hunter Lab

28.10, 1.49, 3.09

Decimal

5656136

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Willow Warm Onyx Black Fox Espresso Beans

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Willow Kindling Wild Wilderness Dove Tale

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Willow Deep Secret Black of Night Belvedere Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Willow Osiris Folklore Japanese Seaweed

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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