Curly Willow HDC-NT-12 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2A389, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wicker Basket from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2A389 · HDC-NT-12
Curly Willow
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Curly Willow Technical Profile
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Curly Willow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Curly Willow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCurly Willow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWicker Basket
Wicker Basket
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Principle Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Westover Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sleepy Owlet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Urban Charm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sepia Tone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Old Surrey Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Curly Willow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curly Willow
#B2A389
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curly Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curly Willow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Curly Willow.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Curly Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curly Willow have?
Curly Willow by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Curly Willow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Curly Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curly Willow are Wicker Basket by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Principle Greige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Westover Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Curly Willow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Curly Willow?
Curly Willow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curly Willow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.