Knitting Needles vs Pussywillow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Knitting Needles belongs to the grey family and Pussywillow to the greige-grey family. Knitting Needles (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Pussywillow (LRV 42), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Knitting Needles runs neutral while Pussywillow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Knitting Needles vs Pussywillow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Knitting Needles 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Knitting Needles reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pussywillow.
Color Details
Knitting Needles vs Pussywillow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Knitting Needles 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.