Dark Clove vs Nuthatch paint color comparison

Dark Clove vs Nuthatch

Dark CloveSherwin-WilliamsvsNuthatchSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.0 — Distinct difference

Dark Clove and Nuthatch come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 14-point LRV gap — 19 for Nuthatch vs 5 for Dark Clove — means Nuthatch will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 24.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Clove
Sherwin-Williams · 9183
LRV5.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9183
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams · 6088
LRV18.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6088
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dark Clove vs Nuthatch Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Clove on one side and Nuthatch on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.