Ref. #BBBCA4 · 8003-30C
Sweet Clover
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Clover Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Clover? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #BBBCA4. Colors similar to Sweet Clover include Farrow & Ball Vert de Terre, Benjamin Moore Killarney, Benjamin Moore Tree Moss. Sweet Clover has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Sweet Clover depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Sweet Clover
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Clover
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Clover
#BBBCA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Clover
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Clover 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 Sweet Clover.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Clover — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Clover have?
Sweet Clover by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Sweet Clover from other brands?
The closest matches are Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball (#BABBA5), Killarney by Benjamin Moore (#B9B9A2), Tree Moss by Benjamin Moore (#B9B9A2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Clover?
Sweet Clover has an LRV of 49.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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