ColorplanDark Clove
SW 9183 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove (SW 9183) is a very dark black with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown (2115-10). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 5.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4C3D31 |
| RGB | 76, 61, 49 |
| HSL | 27°, 22%, 25% |
About Dark Clove
Dark Clove (SW 9183) is a soft black from Sherwin-Williams with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 5, Dark Clove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Clove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041), it's darker and cooler.
How Dark Clove changes with the light
Dark Clove is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Clove will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Clove will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Clove from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Clove will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dark Clove in real homes
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Dark Clove equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Tarpley Brown (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Tanner's Brown (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Dark Clove questions
What undertone does Dark Clove have?
Dark Clove has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Clove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dark Clove a light or dark color?
Dark Clove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Dark Clove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Clove in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Appalachian Brown 2115-10 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Clove?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Dark Clove's undertone.
Where does Dark Clove work best?
Dark Clove works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Dark Clove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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