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Sherwin-Williams Clove

SW 9605 · #453E39 · LRV ~5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup (~97% proximity)

Clove (SW 9605) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Clove in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9605

HEX

#453E39

RGB

69, 62, 57

HSL

25°, 10%, 25%

Family

Browns

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Clove FAQ

What undertone does Clove have?

Clove is a deep brown with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Clove?

Clove has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Clove in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Black Bean Soup (2130-10), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), ~96% proximity; Behr: Off Broadway (MQ1-35), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Safari Brown (6009-1), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cordovan Brown (DESS49), ~94% proximity; PPG: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Clove?

The HEX code of Clove (SW 9605) is #453E39, RGB 69, 62, 57. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.