Pinch of Clove vs Cement grey
Where Pinch of Clove belongs to Valspar's range, Cement grey is a RAL Classic color. Pinch of Clove (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Cement grey (LRV 24), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Pinch of Clove vs Cement grey Color Comparison
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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Pinch of Clove vs Cement grey in Real Spaces
Seeing Pinch of Clove and Cement grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Pinch of Clove gives the walls a little more lift.
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