Clematis vs Outrageous Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clematis belongs to the purple family and Outrageous Green to the green-yellow family. Outrageous Green (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Clematis (LRV 16), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clematis runs cool while Outrageous Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 100.6, 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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Clematis vs Outrageous Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clematis on one side and Outrageous Green 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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