Inverness vs Plummy

Inverness and Plummy come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Inverness belongs to the yellow family and Plummy to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 11 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Inverness leans neutral, Plummy reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.5 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.