Rookwood Jade vs Willow Tree
Rookwood Jade and Willow Tree come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 41 for Willow Tree vs 33 for Rookwood Jade — means Willow Tree will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.5 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.
Rookwood Jade vs Willow Tree in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Rookwood Jade 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. Willow Tree reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rookwood Jade.
Color Details
Rookwood Jade vs Willow Tree Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rookwood Jade 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.