Connected Gray vs Willowleaf
Connected Gray and Willowleaf come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Connected Gray reads as greige-grey, while Willowleaf reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Connected Gray leans warm, Willowleaf reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Connected Gray vs Willowleaf in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Connected Gray and Willowleaf are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Willowleaf reads more restrained here, while Connected Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Connected Gray vs Willowleaf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Connected Gray 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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