Clematis vs Inverness
Clematis and Inverness come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Clematis belongs to the purple family and Inverness to the yellow family. The 5-point LRV gap — 16 for Clematis vs 11 for Inverness — means Clematis will open up a space more effectively. Where Clematis leans cool, Inverness reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clematis vs Inverness in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Clematis and Inverness in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Clematis has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Dining Room
Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The brightness difference is modest but present — Clematis gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Clematis vs Inverness Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clematis on one side and Inverness 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.