Clematis
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Clematis remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7E6596
LRV
15.93
Clematis's Color Strip
Clematis is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Kismet and Impulsive Purple. The strip spans from Elation at the lightest end to Impulsive Purple at the deepest. Color strip 182 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Clematis in Real Rooms
Clematis has a low LRV of 15.93 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom, dining room, home office, bathroom, mudroom, kitchen, patio, living room and house.
1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Clematis. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
bold front door featuring Clematis by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Clematis really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A industrial bedroom painted in Clematis
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Clematis does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Clematis paint in a boho dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Clematis in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Clematis in a warm home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Clematis is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Clematis — earthy bathroom
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Clematis creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Clematis paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Clematis is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Clematis — bold kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Clematis provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
warm patio featuring Clematis by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Clematis for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A organic modern living room painted in Clematis
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Clematis is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Clematis color — traditional house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 16, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Origami White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 16, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 16 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (22 vs 16) makes Lavish Lavender the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (21 vs 16) makes Veri Berri the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (16 vs 12) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (16 vs 10) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 65 vs 16, Pine Frost is decisively the brighter choice.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 33 vs 16, Rookwood Jade is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 39 vs 16, Berry Frappe is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Clematis reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.