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Benjamin Moore Willow (CC-542) Paint Color


Color Name: Willow (CC-542)
Hex Color Code: #564E48
RGB Color Code: RGB(86, 78, 72)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.3%, 16.3%, 66.3%
Color Family (Hue): Black





About Willow (CC-542) color - its meaning and example


What color is Willow (CC-542)?

Willow (CC-542) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Willow (CC-542) is #564E48, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 78, 72).

In the RGB color model, Willow (CC-542) has a red value of 86, a green value of 78, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 16.3% yellow, and 66.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Willow (CC-542) has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation and 33.7 % brightness/value.


Willow (CC-542) is cool or warm?

The color Willow (CC-542) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Willow (CC-542)?

Willow (CC-542) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Willow (CC-542)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Willow (CC-542) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 8 puts Benjamin Moore Willow (CC-542) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Willow (CC-542) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(86, 78, 72)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Green
78 (30.6%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.30%
Yellow
16.28%
Key
66.27%

HSL

HSL(25.71deg, 8.9 %, 31.0 %)

Hue
25.71°
Saturation
8.86 %.
Lightness
30.98 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 141, 146)
Red
132 (51.9%)
Yellow
141 (55.3%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.71°
Saturation
16.28 %.
Brightness / Value
33.73 %.

HWB

H: 25.71°

W: 28.24 %

B: 66.27 %

XYZ

X : 7.73

Y : 7.9

Z : 7.25

YXY

Y1 : 7.9

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 66.27%

M : 69.41%

Y : 71.76%


LRV

~ 7.9 %

Munsell Color System

1Y 3.2/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 33.76

A : 2.15

B : 4.75

CIE-Lch

L : 33.76

C : 5.21

H : 65.64

CIE-Luv

L : 33.76

U : 4.95

V : 5.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.1

A : -0.05

B : 4.38






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Willow (CC-542) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Willow (CC-542) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#635147
Umber
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#645452
Wenge
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Pantone PMS


#504D4A
PANTONE 10397 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#5B5652
PANTONE 8600 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#5E514D
PANTONE 411 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#5E4F47
PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to RAL Classic


#575044
RAL 7013 - Brown Gray
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to British Standard 4800


#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Willow (CC-542) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Willow (CC-542) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Dunn-Edwards


#59504C
Weathered Brown (DEC 756)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#524A46
Mink (DE 6392)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#5C5451
Black Russian (DE 6391)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#4F4744
Espresso Macchiato (DET 680)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Valspar


#57524E
Semi-Sweet (4003-2C)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#4F4845
Moon Rock (T501)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#62534D
Hunting Boots (1001-9A)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Sherwin Williams


#4F4842
Black Fox (SW 7020)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#54504A
Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#57534C
Thunder Gray (SW 7645)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#5B4B44
Chateau Brown (SW 7510)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)





Behr


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Behr


#5D504A
Oak Creek (HDC-AC-07)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#605652
Timber Brown (N140-7)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#5D4D47
Cabin In The Woods (MQ2-35)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#524A4B
Instant Classic (MQ1-34)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to PPG Paints


#5C5752
Undercover (PPG0998-7)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#5B4C44
Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#63554B
Ground Coffee (PPG1076-7)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Willow (CC-542) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Willow (CC-542) to Benjamin Moore


#60544F
Topeka Taupe (1463)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#5F5047
Rural Earth (1239)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#60514A
Branchport Brown (HC-72)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#5F4F46
Van Buren Brown (HC-70)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Willow (CC-542) - #564E48 Color Images and Patterns


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