Anemone vs White Willow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Anemone reads as pink-red, while White Willow reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (79 vs 81), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Anemone runs warm while White Willow is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Anemone vs White Willow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anemone on one side and White Willow 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.
More Anemone comparisons
See how Anemone stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 79 vs 30, Anemone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 60, Anemone is decisively the brighter choice.
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Anemone reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
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Anemone reads slightly lighter (LRV 79 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 79 vs 31, Anemone is decisively the brighter choice.