Young Willow 6003-3C is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDB994, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mochachino from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BDB994 · 6003-3C
Young Willow
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Young Willow Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDB994
RGB189, 185, 148
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Young Willow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Young Willow
#BDB994
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Young Willow
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Young 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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Young Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Young Willow have?
Young Willow by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Young Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Young Willow are Mochachino by Behr (a close digital match), Georgian Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lewiville Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Young 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 Young Willow?
Young Willow has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, 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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