Sherwin-Williams • 9183

Dark Clove

Name: Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove 9183
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Dark Clove remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#4C3D31

LRV

5.06

Light Reflectance Value

5.06

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

2019 Wanderer 2020 Heart Timeless Color Wall

Dark Clove's Color Strip

Dark Clove is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Turkish Coffee and Homestead Brown. The strip spans from Plantation Brown at the lightest end to Sealskin at the deepest. Color strip 277 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Plantation Brown C2Rojo Marrón C3Turkish Coffee C4Dark Clove

C5Homestead Brown C6Pier C7Sealskin

Dark Clove in Real Rooms

Dark Clove has a low LRV of 5.06 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , 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 kitchen cabinets, bedroom and front door.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Dark Clove for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

SW Dark Clove kitchen cabinets

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SW Dark Clove kitchen cabinets color

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1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Dark Clove really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Sherwin Williams Dark Clove Bedroom

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4 Front Door Photos

A front door in Dark Clove changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.