Dark Clove 9183 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4C3D31, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Revival Mahogany from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #4C3D31 · 9183
Dark Clove
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Clove Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C3D31
RGB76, 61, 49
Estimated LRV5.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#503E33
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Colors That Work With Dark Clove
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Clove
#4C3D31
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6846
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Clove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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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Dark Clove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Clove have?
Dark Clove by Sherwin-Williams 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 Dark Clove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Clove are Revival Mahogany by Behr (a close digital match), Terra Brown by RAL (a very close match), Gondola by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Clove?
Dark Clove has a estimated lightness value of 5.1, 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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