Benjamin Moore Willow Creek 1468

Official page:Willow Creek 1468
Code:1468
Name:Willow Creek
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Willow Creek?

Transform your living space with the soothing beauty of Benjamin Moore's Willow Creek. This soft and subtle hue (1468) creates an elegant ambiance perfect for bedrooms and living rooms. The gentle undertones of Willow Creek infuse a sense of calm and tranquility, making it ideal for spaces where relaxation is key. Pair it with crisp white accents for a fresh and airy feel, or add warm earthy tones for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Let the timeless charm of Willow Creek breathe new life into your home.

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What are Benjamin Moore Willow Creek undertones?

Willow Creek has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A29D96

RGB code:

162, 157, 150

Is Benjamin Moore Willow Creek 1468 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 35°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

1468 Willow Creek HSL code: 35, 6%, 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.

How light temperature affects Willow Creek

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Willow Creek:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Creek with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce and Normandy.

LRV of Willow Creek

Willow Creek has an LRV of 34.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 34.48%, 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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HEX#A29D96Copy color code
RGB Decimal162, 157, 150Copy color code
RGB Percent63.53%, 61.57%, 58.82%Copy color code
HSVHue: 35° Saturation: 7.41% Value: 63.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(35, 6, 61)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.09 Yellow: 7.41 Key: 36.47Copy color code
YIQY: 157.697 I: 5.229 Q: -1.121Copy color code
XYZX: 32.461 Y: 33.998 Z: 33.698Copy color code
CIE LabL:64.961 a:0.53 b:4.304Copy color code
CIE LuvL:64.961 u:3.321 v:6.03Copy color code
Decimal10657174Copy color code
Hunter Lab58.307, -2.663, 6.549Copy color code
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