Clove vs Nutshell
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Clove reads as greige-grey, while Nutshell reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nutshell (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Clove (LRV 5), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clove vs Nutshell in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Clove and Nutshell in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Clove vs Nutshell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clove on one side and Nutshell 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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