Willow vs Duck Green
Willow (Benjamin Moore) and Duck Green (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Willow reads as greige-grey, while Duck Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 9 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Willow leans red, Duck Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Willow vs Duck Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Willow and Duck Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The temperature contrast between Willow and Duck Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Willow vs Duck Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Willow on one side and Duck Green 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.
More Willow comparisons
See how Willow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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