Inverness vs Olivetone paint color comparison

Inverness vs Olivetone

InvernessSherwin-WilliamsvsOlivetoneSherwin-WilliamsΔE 6.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Inverness belongs to the yellow family and Olivetone to the green family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Inverness
Sherwin-Williams · 6433
LRV11.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6433
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Olivetone
Sherwin-Williams · 9670
LRV10.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9670
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Inverness vs Olivetone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inverness on one side and Olivetone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.