Gamboge vs Pinch of Clove
Where Gamboge belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pinch of Clove is a Valspar color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Gamboge (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Pinch of Clove (LRV 31), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gamboge vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gamboge on one side and Pinch of Clove on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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