Behr Curly Willow HDC-NT-12
| Code: | HDC-NT-12 |
| Name: | Curly Willow |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Curly Willow?
Enhance your space with Behr Curly Willow (HDC-NT-12), a warm and inviting hue that exudes sophistication. This versatile color seamlessly transitions from room to room, evoking a sense of tranquility in bedrooms and a cozy feel in living areas. Curly Willow is perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere in a home office or a stylish vibe in a dining room. Embrace the elegance of Behr HDC-NT-12 Curly Willow and transform any space into a sanctuary of modern refinement.
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What are Behr Curly Willow undertones?
The undertone of Curly Willow can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B1A387
RGB code:
177, 163, 135
Is Behr Curly Willow HDC-NT-12 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 40° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HDC-NT-12 Curly Willow HSL code: 40, 21%, 61%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Curly Willow
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Curly Willow:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HDC-NT-12
Curly Willow
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Curly Willow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Behr Adirondack Blue and Nypd.
LRV of Curly Willow
Curly Willow has an LRV of 37.26% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 37.26%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b1a387 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 163, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 63.92%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 23.73% Value: 69.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 21, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.91 Yellow: 23.73 Key: 30.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 163.994 I: 17.34 Q: -5.752 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.602 Y: 37.292 Z: 28.238 | |
| CIE Lab | L:67.495 a:0.53 b:16.415 | |
| CIE Luv | L:67.495 u:10.246 v:22.335 | |
| Decimal | 11641735 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.067, -2.803, 15.331 | |
Behr HDC-NT-12 Curly Willow
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