Clematis vs White Willow

Clematis and White Willow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Clematis belongs to the purple family and White Willow to the white-yellow family. The 65-point LRV gap — 81 for White Willow vs 16 for Clematis — means White Willow will open up a space more effectively. Where Clematis leans cool, White Willow reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.