ColorplanBenjamin Moore Willow (CC-542) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020), Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown (No.255) and Behr Black Mocha (PPU24-01). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 7.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #564E48 |
| RGB | 86, 78, 72 |
| HSL | 26°, 9%, 31% |
About Willow
Willow (CC-542) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 8, Willow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Willow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Silhouette (AF-655); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Willow changes with the light
Willow is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Willow will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Willow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Willow from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Willow will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Willow in real homes
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Willow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Willow questions
What undertone does Willow have?
Willow has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Willow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Willow a light or dark color?
Willow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Willow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Willow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox SW 7020 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown No.255 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Willow?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Willow's undertone.
Where does Willow work best?
Willow works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Willow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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