Clove LM260 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A68F80, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delta Sandbar from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A68F80 · LM260
Clove
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clove Technical Profile
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Clove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzClove
Nearly identical
ValsparDelta Sandbar
Delta Sandbar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Cabana
Behr
Nearly identical
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Powder
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woodruff Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ticonderoga Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cobblestone Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clove
#A68F80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clove 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Clove.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clove have?
Clove by Kilz 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clove are Delta Sandbar by Valspar (a near-identical match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a near-identical match), Oarsman by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clove'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?
Clove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.