Ellie Gray vs Pussywillow
Ellie Gray and Pussywillow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Ellie Gray belongs to the grey family and Pussywillow to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 40 vs 42 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Ellie Gray leans neutral, Pussywillow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ellie Gray vs Pussywillow in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Ellie Gray and Pussywillow 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Pussywillow brings more warmth to the space, while Ellie Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Ellie Gray reads more restrained here, while Pussywillow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Ellie Gray reads more restrained here, while Pussywillow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Ellie Gray vs Pussywillow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ellie Gray 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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