Purple Passage vs White Willow

Purple Passage and White Willow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Purple Passage reads as blue-grey, while White Willow reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 69-point LRV gap — 81 for White Willow vs 12 for Purple Passage — means White Willow will open up a space more effectively. Where Purple Passage leans cool, White Willow reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.