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Sherwin-Williams Clove

SW 9605 · #453E39 · LRV 5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup is a 97% match

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

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LRV

5 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Clove in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Black Bean Soup (2130-10), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), 96%; Behr: Off Broadway (MQ1-35), 95%; Valspar: Safari Brown (6009-1), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Cordovan Brown (DESS49), 94%; PPG: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), 94%; Glidden: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.