Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Polar Bear- Int. Flat Enamel 1875
The closest Clare colour is Timeless (Timeless), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Timeless is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Clare
Most people comparing Behr to Clare are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Timeless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 89.45Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F5F3EA#F5F3EC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Timeless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whipped WhippedΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Classic ClassicΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.
- Snow Day Snow DayΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polar Bear- Int. Flat Enamel 1875 matched across all 13 brands →