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Sherwin-Williams9605

Clove

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Clove (9605) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 2 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#453E39

LRV

5.06

Light Reflectance Value
5.06
dark
Temperaturewarm

Clove in Real Rooms

Clove has a low LRV of 5.06 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned, picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Clove reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Sherwin Williams Clove bedroom accent wall

Sherwin Williams Clove bedroom accent wall

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1 Misc Photo

In walk-in closets or pantries, Clove provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Sherwin Williams Clove wall panelling color

Sherwin Williams Clove wall panelling color

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Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#453E39
RGB69, 62, 57
HSL25° 10% 25%
CMYK0 10 17 73
CIE LabL: 26.8 a: 2.0 b: 4.2
XYZX: 4.92 Y: 5.01 Z: 4.58
Clove 9605 (Sherwin-Williams) — See it in 2 Real Homes