Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Clematis |
| SKU | HGSW 6831 |
| Hex | #7E6596 |
| RGB | 126, 101, 150 |
| HSL | 271°, 20%, 49% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Clematis
With an LRV of 16, Clematis is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Clematis works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Clematis within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7E6596 in HSL space. Pair Clematis with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Clematis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Clematis from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clematis
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clematis is Clematis (SW 6831). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Clematis and you'll get the same color. See the full Clematis swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clematis
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clematis is Jubilee (DE5971) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jubilee swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Clematis
At Valspar, the closest color to Clematis is Vivacious Violet (V038-5) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.9 vs 16) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vivacious Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Clematis
At Behr, the closest color to Clematis is Purple Paradise (PPU16-03) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Paradise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clematis
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Clematis. The nearest is Reign Over Me (PPG1248-7) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reign Over Me swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clematis
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Clematis. The nearest is Pom Pom Purple (245-6DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pom Pom Purple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clematis
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Cupid's Dart (1385), is clearly different (ΔE 5.31). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Cupid's Dart swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Clematis
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Purple Spire (1249), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Purple Spire swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clematis
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Orchid Orchestra (1207), is clearly different (ΔE 7.56). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Orchid Orchestra swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Clematis
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Mystery (C2-776), is clearly different (ΔE 10.69). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Mystery swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clematis
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Pitch Blue (NO. 220), is clearly different (ΔE 11.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Pitch Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Clematis
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Prince (PNT100-DP-33), is clearly different (ΔE 11.57). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Prince swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Clematis
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 17.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clematis
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Clematis — the nearest deck color, Storm Chaser (JG-86), is clearly different (ΔE 19). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6831 instead. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →