Dark Clove 9183 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4C3D31, 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.
Ref. #4C3D31 · 9183
Dark Clove
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Clove Technical Profile
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Dark Clove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Clove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDark Clove
Nearly identical
BehrRevival Mahogany
Revival Mahogany
Behr
Nearly identical
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Gondola
Valspar
Very similar
Appalachian Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wire Work
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Very similar
Earth Brown
PPG
Very similar
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Clove
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dark Clove.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Clove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Clove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Clove are Revival Mahogany by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Clove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.