Clove vs Gauntlet Gray
Clove and Gauntlet Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Clove belongs to the greige-grey family and Gauntlet Gray to the grey family. The 12-point LRV gap — 17 for Gauntlet Gray vs 5 for Clove — means Gauntlet Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Clove leans warm, Gauntlet Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clove vs Gauntlet Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Clove and Gauntlet Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Gauntlet Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Clove vs Gauntlet Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clove on one side and Gauntlet Gray 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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