Pacer White vs Willow Tree
Pacer White and Willow Tree come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Pacer White belongs to the beige-white family and Willow Tree to the grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 73 for Pacer White vs 41 for Willow Tree — means Pacer White will open up a space more effectively. Where Pacer White leans warm, Willow Tree reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pacer White vs Willow Tree in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Pacer White and Willow Tree in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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. Pacer White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Willow Tree.
Color Details
Pacer White vs Willow Tree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pacer White on one side and Willow Tree 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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