Clematis vs Rookwood Dark Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Clematis reads as purple, while Rookwood Dark Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Clematis (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Rookwood Dark Green (LRV 10), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clematis runs cool while Rookwood Dark Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.6, 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 Rookwood Dark Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clematis on one side and Rookwood Dark 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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