Blue Willow vs Accessible Beige
Where Blue Willow belongs to PPG's range, Accessible Beige is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Blue Willow belongs to the blue-grey family and Accessible Beige to the beige-greige family. Accessible Beige (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Willow (LRV 47), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Blue Willow vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Willow on one side and Accessible Beige 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 Blue Willow comparisons
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At LRV 47 vs 12, Blue Willow is decisively the brighter choice.
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