Clematis

Clematis (hex #7E6596) is a medium-depth purple with a cool undertone, registering an LRV of 16, which places it in the darker portion of the reflectance scale. It absorbs a significant share of ambient light, producing a saturated presence on any surface. The hue leans toward true violet without shifting noticeably toward blue or red.

Clematis coordinates with analogous shades such as Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum or the lighter Enchant for tonal layering, stands out against crisp values like Extra White or deep anchors like Tricorn Black, and can be moderated with soft grays like Repose Gray.