Desert Willow 180F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AD9497, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Hush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AD9497 · 180F-4
Desert Willow
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Willow Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD9497
RGB173, 148, 151
Estimated LRV32.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Desert Willow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Willow
#AD9497
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Willow Room Palettes
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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
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Desert Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Willow have?
Desert Willow by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Willow are Violet Hush by PPG (a close digital match), Taryn Hills by Vista Paint (a very close match), Tawny Mushroom by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Willow?
Desert Willow has a estimated lightness value of 32.3, 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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