Soft Pumpkin vs Pinch of Clove
Where Soft Pumpkin 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. Soft Pumpkin (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Pinch of Clove (LRV 31), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.2, 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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Soft Pumpkin vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Pumpkin 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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