Sherwin Williams Clove SW 9605

What are Sherwin Williams Clove undertones?

The undertone of Clove can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Clove SW 9605 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 25° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9605 Clove HSL code: 25, 10%, 25%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Clove

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Clove:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9605
Clove

• SW 7019
  Gauntlet Gray

  

• SW 9610
  Stony Creek

  

• SW 7505
  Manor House

  

• SW 6040
  Nutshell

  

• SW 6075
  Garret Gray

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Clove with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 9605
Clove

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Clove

Clove has an LRV of 5.05% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#453e39
RGB Decimal	69, 62, 57
RGB Percent	27.06%, 24.31%, 22.35%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 17.39% Value: 27.06%
HSL	hsl(25, 10, 25)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.14 Yellow: 17.39 Key: 72.94
YIQ	Y: 63.523 I: 5.778 Q: -0.075
XYZ	X: 4.915 Y: 5.006 Z: 4.577
CIE Lab	L:26.752 a:2.008 b:4.169
CIE Luv	L:26.752 u:4.142 v:4.28
Decimal	4537913
Hunter Lab	22.374, 0.06, 3.533