# Behr Curly Willow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-curly-willow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-curly-willow)

Behr Curly Willow HDC-NT-12 is a muted mid-tone beige with a noticeable earthy cast, sitting between weathered khaki and soft putty. Its low saturation keeps it from reading too yellow, while the warm brown-gray base gives it a grounded, slightly aged appearance. In bright daylight, Curly Willow can look lighter and more beige; under warmer lamps, its taupe and khaki notes become more apparent. It makes a practical whole-wall color for living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms, especially alongside creamy whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, linen, and aged brass. Use this shade on cabinetry or an exterior trim scheme when you want a softer alternative to standard gray or tan.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Curly Willow
- **Color code:** HDC-NT-12
- **HEX:** #b1a387
- **RGB:** 177, 163, 135
- **LRV:** 37.26%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Chamois Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chamois-tan)
- [Sherwin Williams Sleepy Owlet](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-owlet-sw-9513)
- [Benjamin Moore Wicker Basket](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wicker-basket-csp-255)
- [Behr Safari Vest](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-safari-vest)
- [Benjamin Moore Shiitake Mushroom](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shiitake-mushroom-csp-1040)
- [Sherwin Williams Fenland](https://plan-home.com/color/fenland-sw-7544)
- [Sherwin Williams Dried Edamame](https://plan-home.com/color/dried-edamame-sw-9122)
- [Benjamin Moore Providence Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-providence-olive-hc-98)
- [Sherwin Williams Garden Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/garden-sage-sw-7736)
- [Behr Country Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-country-cork)
- [Benjamin Moore Brandon Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brandon-beige-977)
- [Valspar US Ode to Joy](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-ode-to-joy)
- [Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northampton-putty-hc-89)
- [Benjamin Moore Huntington Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-huntington-beige-hc-21)
- [Benjamin Moore Turret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-turret-cc-604)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenbrier-beige-hc-79)
- [Valspar US Barrel-Aged](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-barrel-aged)
- [Sherwin Williams Prairie Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/prairie-grass-sw-7546)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Garden Wall](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-wall)
- [Behr Fortress Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortress-stone)
- [Behr Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dove)
- [Behr Toasty Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toasty-behr)
- [Behr Stone Walls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stone-walls)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Exploring Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-exploring-khaki)
- [Behr Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-olive)
- [Behr Gingko Tree](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gingko-tree)
- [Behr Lagoon Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lagoon-moss)
- [Behr Garden Salt Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-salt-green)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.