Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Clematis |
| SKU | SW 6831 |
| Hex | #7E6596 |
| RGB | 126, 101, 150 |
| HSL | 271°, 20%, 49% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About 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 by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Clematis within 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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6831 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Clematis
Glidden has no exact twin of Clematis. The nearest is Reign Over Me (PPG1248-7) at ΔE 3.63 — 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clematis
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clematis is Opulant Purple (HGSW 1422). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Opulant Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Opulant Purple 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 →