Intrigue vs Willowleaf
Intrigue is a Benjamin Moore color while Willowleaf comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 24 and 24, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Intrigue's green character against Willowleaf's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Intrigue vs Willowleaf in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Intrigue and Willowleaf are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Intrigue vs Willowleaf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Intrigue on one side and Willowleaf 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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