Clove Bud 2004-5B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C38162, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zesty Ginger from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C38162 · 2004-5B
Clove Bud
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clove Bud Technical Profile
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Clove Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clove Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparClove Bud
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyZesty Ginger
Zesty Ginger
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dusty Terra Cotta
PPG
Nearly identical
Tiny Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Chrysanthemum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Autumn’s Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Suntan Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Secluded Canyon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clove Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clove Bud
#C38162
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AA7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clove Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clove Bud 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Clove Bud.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clove Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clove Bud have?
Clove Bud by Valspar 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 Clove Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clove Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clove Bud are Zesty Ginger by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dusty Terra Cotta by PPG (a near-identical match), Tiny Fawn by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clove Bud'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 Bud?
Clove Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Clove Bud's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.