Fragrant Cloves 1199-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC5E3A, 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.
Ref. #AC5E3A · 1199-7
Fragrant Cloves
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fragrant Cloves Technical Profile
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Fragrant Cloves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fragrant Cloves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFragrant Cloves
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEarthen Jug
Earthen Jug
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pilgrimage Foliage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Rooted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Georgia Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Copper Mountain
Behr
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fragrant Cloves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fragrant Cloves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fragrant Cloves are Earthen Jug by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pilgrimage Foliage by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Fragrant Cloves's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.