Treron vs Cadet
Treron is a Farrow & Ball color while Cadet comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Treron belongs to the greige-grey family and Cadet to the blue-grey family. At LRV 31 vs 25, Cadet will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Treron's warm character against Cadet's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Treron vs Cadet in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Treron and Cadet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Cadet has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cadet gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Treron vs Cadet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Treron on one side and Cadet 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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