Clematis vs Gypsum
Clematis and Gypsum come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Clematis belongs to the purple family and Gypsum to the white family. The 66-point LRV gap — 82 for Gypsum vs 16 for Clematis — means Gypsum will open up a space more effectively. Where Clematis leans cool, Gypsum reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clematis vs Gypsum in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Clematis and Gypsum in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Gypsum reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Clematis.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Gypsum returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Clematis vs Gypsum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clematis on one side and Gypsum 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.
More Clematis comparisons
See how Clematis stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 16, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
Evergreen Fog reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 16, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (27 vs 16) makes Denim Drift the marginally brighter of the two.
French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 16, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 16, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 16, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 16, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (16 vs 12) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 68 vs 16, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (16 vs 12) makes Clematis the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 45 vs 16, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Pale Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.