Purple Passage vs Willow Tree

Purple Passage and Willow Tree come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Purple Passage reads as blue-grey, while Willow Tree reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 41 for Willow Tree vs 12 for Purple Passage — means Willow Tree will open up a space more effectively. Where Purple Passage leans cool, Willow Tree reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.9 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.