Fragrant Cloves 1199-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC5E3A, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earthen Jug from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AC5E3A · 1199-7
Fragrant Cloves
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fragrant Cloves Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC5E3A
RGB172, 94, 58
Estimated LRV17.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Fragrant Cloves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fragrant Cloves
#AC5E3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA26A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fragrant Cloves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fragrant Cloves 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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Fragrant Cloves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fragrant Cloves have?
Fragrant Cloves by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Fragrant Cloves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fragrant Cloves are Earthen Jug by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pilgrimage Foliage by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fragrant Cloves'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 Fragrant Cloves?
Fragrant Cloves has a estimated lightness value of 17.1, 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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