Clove Brown PPU7-25 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685A48, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Heath from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #685A48 · PPU7-25
Clove Brown
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clove Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#685A48
RGB104, 90, 72
Estimated LRV10.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#675A49
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North Creek Brown
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#665A4B
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Colors That Work With Clove Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clove Brown
#685A48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85885B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clove Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clove Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Clove Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clove Brown have?
Clove Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Clove Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clove Brown are Black Heath by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mocha Mousse by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cummings Oak by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clove Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Clove Brown?
Clove Brown has a estimated lightness value of 10.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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