Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542

What are Benjamin Moore Willow undertones?

The undertone of 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 26° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CC-542 Willow HSL code: 26, 9%, 31%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore 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

CC-542
Willow

• AF-655
  Silhouette

  

• CSP-90
  Coachman's Cape

  

• 1470
  Bear Creek

  

• 2112-30
  Stone Brown

  

Darker shades

CC-542
Willow

• 2134-10
  Night Horizon

  

• 2134-20
  Midsummer Night

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• 2112-20
  Brown Sugar

  

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 Willow with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

CC-542
Willow

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

LRV of Willow

Willow has an LRV of 9.06% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#564E48
RGB Decimal	86, 78, 72
RGB Percent	33.73%, 30.59%, 28.24%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 16.28% Value: 33.73%
HSL	hsl(26, 9, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.3 Yellow: 16.28 Key: 66.27
YIQ	Y: 79.708 I: 6.695 Q: -0.175
XYZ	X: 7.732 Y: 7.895 Z: 7.246
CIE Lab	L:33.764 a:2.146 b:4.752
CIE Luv	L:33.764 u:4.946 v:5.316
Decimal	5656136
Hunter Lab	28.098, -0.056, 4.38