Austere Gray vs White Willow
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Austere Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and White Willow to the white-yellow family. At LRV 81 vs 51, White Willow will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Austere Gray vs White Willow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Austere Gray on one side and White Willow 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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