Clove
SW 9605 · Sherwin-Williams
BlackView Clove SW 9605 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#453E39
LRV
5
Family
Black
SW 9605
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 5, Clove is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Clove carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Clove under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CloveThis colorCloveSherwin-Williams · SW 9605
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Tap any color to compareClove vs Sealskin
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#48423C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Clove vs Armory
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Clove vs Cracked Pepper
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#483C37
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Clove vs Black Fox
5LRV7
#453E39Hex#4F4842
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Clove vs Darkroom
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonecool, red cast
Clove vs Iron Ore
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#434341
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Clove vs Rockweed
5LRV4
#453E39Hex#443735
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Clove vs Dark Clove
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#4C3D31
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Clove vs Andiron
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#424036
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareClove vs Night Horizon
5LRV7
#453E39Hex#4B433D
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Night Horizon is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Clove.
Clove vs Black Bean Soup
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#453C39
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Black Bean Soup is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Clove.
Clove vs Espresso Beans
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#4C443E
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Espresso Beans is very close match compared with Clove.
Clove vs Phantom Mist
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#4B4441
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Phantom Mist is very close match compared with Clove.
Clove vs Sweet Molasses
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#4B423F
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Sweet Molasses is very close match compared with Clove.
Clove vs Safari Brown
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#443F3E
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Safari Brown is close match · cooler compared with Clove.
Clove vs Dark Chocolate
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#493D34
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Chocolate is close match · warmer compared with Clove.
Clove vs Dark Granite
5LRV5
#453E39Hex#4F443F
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Granite is close match · leans redder compared with Clove.
Clove vs Grate Black
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#454341
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Grate Black is close match · cooler compared with Clove.
Clove vs Cola
5LRV6
#453E39Hex#4D403D
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cola is close match · leans redder compared with Clove.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorClove, answered
What is the LRV of Clove?
Clove (SW 9605) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Clove a warm or cool color?
Clove has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Clove be used outside?
Yes, Clove is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Clove from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Clove is Night Horizon (2134-10) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points lighter.
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