Shady Willow ECC-36-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #939689, estimated 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.
Behr · #939689 · ECC-36-1
Shady Willow
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shady Willow Technical Profile
HEX Code#939689
RGB147, 150, 137
Estimated LRV29.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#95978A
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Colors That Work With Shady Willow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Shady Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady Willow are Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Smoke & Ash by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Everlasting Sage by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Shady Willow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.