Subtle Green vs Willow Tree
Subtle Green is a Jotun color while Willow Tree comes from Sherwin-Williams. Subtle Green reads as green-grey, while Willow Tree reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 41 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Subtle Green's warm character against Willow Tree's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Subtle Green vs Willow Tree in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Subtle Green and Willow Tree 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
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. Willow Tree reads more restrained here, while Subtle Green adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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Subtle Green vs Willow Tree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Subtle Green 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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