Clove Brown PPU7-25 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685A48, 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.
Ref. #685A48 · PPU7-25
Clove Brown
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clove Brown Technical Profile
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Clove Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clove Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClove Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBlack Heath
Black Heath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Suitable Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coffee Bean
PPG
Very similar
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clove Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Clove Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clove Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clove Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clove Brown are Black Heath by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mocha Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cummings Oak by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clove Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.