Clematis vs Opaline
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clematis belongs to the purple family and Opaline to the green-grey family. Opaline (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Clematis (LRV 16), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clematis runs cool while Opaline is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.2, 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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Clematis vs Opaline Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clematis on one side and Opaline 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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