Clove vs Darkroom
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Clove belongs to the greige-grey family and Darkroom to the grey family. With LRVs of 5 and 5, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Clove's warm character against Darkroom's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clove vs Darkroom in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Clove and Darkroom are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Clove vs Darkroom Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clove on one side and Darkroom 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.