Garden Spot vs Inverness
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within yellow to land. Garden Spot (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Inverness (LRV 11), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Garden Spot vs Inverness in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Garden Spot and Inverness are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Garden Spot reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Garden Spot gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Garden Spot vs Inverness Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Spot 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.