Hibernate vs Pussywillow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hibernate reads as grey, while Pussywillow reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pussywillow (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Hibernate (LRV 38), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hibernate runs neutral while Pussywillow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Hibernate vs Pussywillow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibernate 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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