Shady Willow ECC-36-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #939689, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evergreen Fog from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #939689 · ECC-36-1
Shady Willow
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shady Willow Technical Profile
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Shady Willow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shady Willow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrShady Willow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEvergreen Fog
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoke & Ash
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eucalyptus Tree
PPG
Very similar
Dusky Parakeet
Valspar
Very similar
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shady Willow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shady Willow
#939689
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shady Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shady 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 Shady Willow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shady Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady Willow have?
Shady Willow by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shady Willow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shady Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady Willow are Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smoke & Ash by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Everlasting Sage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shady 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 Shady Willow?
Shady Willow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, 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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Related Reading
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 Shady Willow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.