Clove LM260 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A68F80, estimated 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.
Kilz · #A68F80 · LM260
Clove
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clove Technical Profile
HEX Code#A68F80
RGB166, 143, 128
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Clove
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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
Digital 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
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Clove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clove have?
Clove by Kilz 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clove are Delta Sandbar by Valspar (a close digital match), Beach Cabana by Behr (a close digital match), Oarsman by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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