Cascade Green vs Willowleaf
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cascade Green belongs to the green-grey family and Willowleaf to the grey family. Cascade Green (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Willowleaf (LRV 24), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 15.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cascade Green vs Willowleaf in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cascade Green and Willowleaf in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Cascade Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Willowleaf.
Color Details
Cascade Green vs Willowleaf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cascade Green on one side and Willowleaf 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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