Allegory vs Pussywillow
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Allegory reads as grey, while Pussywillow reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 45 and 42, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Allegory's neutral character against Pussywillow's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Allegory vs Pussywillow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and Pussywillow 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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