Taiga vs Willowleaf paint color comparison

Taiga vs Willowleaf

TaigaSherwin-WilliamsvsWillowleafSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Willowleaf (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Taiga (LRV 21), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Taiga
Sherwin-Williams · 9654
LRV20.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9654
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Willowleaf
Sherwin-Williams · 9649
LRV23.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9649
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Taiga vs Willowleaf Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Taiga on one side and Willowleaf on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.