Pinch of Clove vs Iron Ore

Valspar
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Sherwin-Williams

Pinch of Clove is a Valspar color while Iron Ore comes from Sherwin-Williams. At LRV 31 vs 6, Pinch of Clove will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 52.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Pinch of Clove vs Iron Ore Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 52.0Very different colors

Color Details

Pinch of Clove
Valspar · P082
Hex#ce865f
LRV31.1
BrandValspar
NumberP082
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams · 7069
Hex#434341
LRV5.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7069
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
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Pinch of Clove vs Iron Ore in Real Spaces

Seeing Pinch of Clove and Iron Ore 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Pinch of Clove returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Pinch of Clove
Valspar Pinch of Clove hallway paint review

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Iron Ore
Iron Ore SW 7069 living room

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