Willow Tree vs S 1502-Y
Where Willow Tree belongs to Dulux's range, S 1502-Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Willow Tree belongs to the green family and S 1502-Y to the greige-grey family. Willow Tree (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than S 1502-Y (LRV 64), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Willow Tree runs neutral while S 1502-Y is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Willow Tree vs S 1502-Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Willow Tree and S 1502-Y 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between S 1502-Y and Willow Tree is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Willow Tree reads more restrained here, while S 1502-Y adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Willow Tree vs S 1502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Willow Tree on one side and S 1502-Y 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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