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Fragrant Cloves
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fragrant Cloves Technical Profile
What color is Fragrant Cloves? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AC5E3A. Colors similar to Fragrant Cloves include Sherwin-Williams Earthen Jug, Vista Paint Pretty Parasol, Benjamin Moore Pilgrimage Foliage. Fragrant Cloves has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Fragrant Cloves creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Fragrant Cloves pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Fragrant Cloves
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Earthen Jug
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pilgrimage Foliage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Eave Copper Met.
MPC
Very similar
Georgia Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Copper Mountain
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fragrant Cloves
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Fragrant Cloves.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fragrant Cloves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fragrant Cloves have?
Fragrant Cloves by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Fragrant Cloves from other brands?
The closest matches are Earthen Jug by Sherwin-Williams (#A85E39), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (#AA5F3F), Pilgrimage Foliage by Benjamin Moore (#AE5A36). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fragrant Cloves?
Fragrant Cloves has an LRV of 17.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fragrant Cloves's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.