Clove vs Timber Beam
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clove belongs to the greige-grey family and Timber Beam to the beige family. Timber Beam (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Clove (LRV 5), a difference of 8 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 24.1, 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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Clove vs Timber Beam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clove on one side and Timber Beam 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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