Simply Sage vs Willow Tree
Where Simply Sage belongs to Behr's range, Willow Tree is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Willow Tree (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Simply Sage (LRV 38), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Simply Sage runs yellow while Willow Tree is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Simply Sage vs Willow Tree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Sage on one side and Willow Tree on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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