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Built-in cabinetry painted in Dark Clove (Hex #4C3D31) anchors a cozy library space accented by warm beige stone and natural linen upholstery.
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Dark Clove SW 9183

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5

Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove is a deep, muted brown with a softly warm cast. Its near-black depth offers a grounded, low-saturation appearance that provides a substantial, moody finish without the harshness of a true black.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 9183
HEX Code #4C3D31
Light Reflectance (LRV) 5
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Brown
Hidden Undertones Black, Red
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Library walls, dining rooms, exterior trim, cabinetry

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board for a dark library featuring Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove bookshelves over a flat-lay of dark oak and olive velvet.

Digital color test: A rich, moody brown enveloping floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, enhanced by antique bronze picture lights.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Moody, low-lit ambient glow from picture lights
  • Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched
  • Metal Accents:Antique bronze
  • Textiles:Olive green velvet
  • Flooring:Persian rug over dark oak
A dual-section material board displaying tall brown wainscoting in a dining space, positioned above European oak, travertine, and woven cane samples.

Room visualization: This deep chocolate shade grounds the dining space via tall wainscoting, illuminated by warm chandelier candlelight.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Candlelight and warm chandelier glow, evening setting
  • Wainscoting Color:Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove
  • Upper Wall Color:Sherwin-Williams Shoji White SW 7042
  • Flooring:Medium tone European oak
  • Furniture:Travertine dining table, cane-back chairs

Complementary Paint Colors

Shoji White Sherwin-Williams • SW 7042
An exterior conceptual layout highlighting deep brown architectural trim against stucco, paired with a lower panel of limestone and aged copper.

Facade concept: A striking dark brown applied to window frames and fascia, contrasting beautifully with warm stucco and limestone.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright, clear midday sunlight
  • Main Siding Color:Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice SW 7011
  • Trim Color:Sherwin-Williams Dark Clove
  • Key Materials:Limestone brickwork, copper gutters
  • Landscaping:Boxwood hedges

Complementary Paint Colors

Natural Choice Sherwin-Williams • SW 7011
A split digital rendering of a butler's pantry with rich brown cabinetry, set above a textured surface holding soapstone and zellige tile.

Digital material test: This sophisticated dark brown hue on pantry cabinets, accented by brushed nickel and soft white zellige.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft, indirect natural light from a skylight
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
  • Countertops:Soapstone
  • Backsplash:Zellige tile in soft white
  • Flooring:Matte porcelain hex tiles

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