Ref. #85877B · 9649
Willowleaf
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Willowleaf Technical Profile
What color is Willowleaf? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #85877B. Colors similar to Willowleaf include Behr Woodcraft, Valspar Lead Cast, Valspar Cottage Lattice Green. Willowleaf has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Willowleaf creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Willowleaf pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
HEX Code#85877B
RGB133, 135, 123
LRV23.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Willowleaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Willowleaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Willowleaf
#85877B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Willowleaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Willowleaf 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Willowleaf.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Willowleaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Willowleaf have?
Willowleaf by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Willowleaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Woodcraft by Behr (#84887D), Lead Cast by Valspar (#85877E), Cottage Lattice Green by Valspar (#868A7D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Willowleaf?
Willowleaf has an LRV of 23.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Willowleaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.