Red Willow by Behr paint color
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Ref. #885A56 · PPU1-09

Red Willow

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Red Willow PPU1-09 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #885A56, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garrison Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Red Willow Technical Profile

HEX Code#885A56
RGB136, 90, 86
LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Red Willow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Red Willow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrRed Willow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGarrison Red

Garrison Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Earth Rouge

Valspar

Nearly identical

Raspberry Truffle

PPG

Very similar

Chocolate Cherry

Vista Paint

Very similar

Flowering Chestnut

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Antique Garnet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Canyon Clay

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Strattford

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Australian Shiraz

Kilz

Very similar

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Red Willow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red Willow

#885A56

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A08C71

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Red Willow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Barn Door

Complement

Love of Green

Red Willow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prairie Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

North Wind

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Red Willow.

Red Willow

Behr · PPU1-9

#885A55

Cedar Grove

Behr · ECC-26-1

#8B6154

New Roof

Behr · ECC-59-3

#875251

Fragrant Cherry

Behr · PMD-33

#8E545C

Pompeian Red

Behr · PPU1-8

#91504F

Rich Walnut

Behr · PMD-60

#7C5F4A

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Charming Cherry

Dunn-Edwards · DE5074

#FF90A2

Deep Maroon

Sherwin-Williams · 72

#623F45

Bay Coral

PPG · 22YR 50/316

#F5A69B

Pink Flambe

PPG · 1186-4

#E68E96

Empower

Vista Paint · 1095

#AF4642

Red Willow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Red Willow have?
Red Willow by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Red Willow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Willow are Garrison Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fading Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Earth Rouge by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red 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 Red Willow?
Red Willow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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