Dark Clove vs Thatch Brown

Dark Clove and Thatch Brown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 12-point LRV gap — 17 for Thatch Brown vs 5 for Dark Clove — means Thatch Brown 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 22.9 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.