Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sweet Clover |
| SKU | 8003-30C |
| Hex | #BBBCA4 |
| RGB | 187, 188, 164 |
| HSL | 63°, 15%, 69% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Valspar Sweet Clover
Sweet Clover sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sweet Clover is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sweet Clover within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BBBCA4 in HSL space. Pair Sweet Clover with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sweet Clover Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sweet Clover from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8003-30C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Softened Green (SW 6177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Clover without repainting risk. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Behr's nearest match is Dried Thyme (ICC-57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Clover without repainting risk. See the full Dried Thyme swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sweet Clover. The nearest is Senora Gray (1530) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Senora Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Glidden, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Cathedral Spire (423-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cathedral Spire swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Clover
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Softened Green (HGSW 3246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Clover without repainting risk. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tickled Crow (DEC780), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Clover without repainting risk. See the full Tickled Crow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Gold Moss (JG-48) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Moss swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Vert De Terre (NO. 234), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Clover without repainting risk. See the full Vert De Terre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Union City Gray (H108) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Union City Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sweet Clover. The nearest is Jackson Antique (H0108) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jackson Antique swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Rodda, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Sea Foam (CA175) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Foam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sweet Clover
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sweet Clover. The nearest is Bristle (C2-910) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bristle swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sweet Clover
At Clare, the closest color to Sweet Clover is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sweet Clover. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sweet Clover
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sweet Clover. The nearest is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paris Grey swatch →