Willow CC-542 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #574F49, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oiled Teak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #574F49 · CC-542
Willow
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Willow Technical Profile
HEX Code#574F49
RGB87, 79, 73
Estimated LRV8.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Willow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Willow
#574F49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7C54
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Willow have?
Willow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Willow are Oiled Teak by Behr (a close digital match), Journey by Valspar (a close digital match), Deep Earth by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Willow?
Willow has a estimated lightness value of 8.1, 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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