Wandering Willow vs Accessible Beige

Wandering WillowPPGvsAccessible BeigeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.3Distinct difference

Wandering Willow (PPG) and Accessible Beige (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Wandering Willow reads as grey, while Accessible Beige reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 58 for Accessible Beige vs 38 for Wandering Willow — means Accessible Beige will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Wandering Willow
PPG · PPG1031-3
Hex#a6a897
LRV38.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1031-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 7036
Hex#D1C7B8
LRV57.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7036
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Wandering Willow vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wandering Willow on one side and Accessible Beige on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Wandering Willow comparisons

See how Wandering Willow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Wandering Willow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Wandering Willow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Wandering Willow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wandering Willow is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Wandering Willow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Wandering Willow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Wandering Willow reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Wandering Willow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Wandering Willow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Wandering Willow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Wandering Willow reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Wandering Willow
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Wandering Willow
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Wandering Willow is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Wandering Willow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Wandering Willow
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Wandering Willow reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Wandering Willow
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Wandering Willow
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Wandering Willow
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Wandering Willow reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Wandering Willow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Wandering Willow
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Wandering Willow
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Wandering Willow
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Wandering Willow is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Wandering Willow
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Wandering Willow
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Wandering Willow
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Wandering Willow
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Wandering Willow reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Wandering Willow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wandering Willow is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Wandering Willow
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Wandering Willow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Wandering Willow reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Wandering Willow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wandering Willow is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Wandering Willow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Wandering Willow reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Wandering Willow
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Wandering Willow
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice