Olden Amber vs Pinch of Clove
Olden Amber is a Sherwin-Williams color while Pinch of Clove comes from Valspar. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 53 vs 31, Olden Amber will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Olden Amber vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olden Amber on one side and Pinch of Clove 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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