Clove 9605 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #453E39, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evermore from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #453E39 · 9605
Clove
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clove Technical Profile
HEX Code#453E39
RGB69, 62, 57
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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
#453E39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6747
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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Evermore by Vista Paint (a close digital match), French Roast by Behr (a close digital match), Evermore by Hirshfield's (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 5.0, 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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