Clary Sage vs Wisteria
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clary Sage belongs to the greige-grey family and Wisteria to the blue-purple family. Wisteria (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Clary Sage (LRV 41), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clary Sage runs neutral while Wisteria is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.9, 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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Clary Sage vs Wisteria Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clary Sage on one side and Wisteria 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.
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