Clare Equivalent of Behr Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15

Behr → Clare

Clare equivalent of Behr Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15

The closest Clare colour is Greige (Greige), at ΔE 8.22 — noticeably different.

Postmodern MauveBehr · PPU5-15
GreigeClare · Greige

Clare does not make this colour. Greige is the closest option at ΔE 8.22, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Clare custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.

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 Greige really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
8.22noticeably different
LRV
46.78Behr is 35
Hex
#BFB4AE#B39C8E in Behr

The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 11.8 points higher.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.

Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.

Other Clare options

Worth knowing if Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Subrosa SubrosaΔE 9.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
  • Meet Cute Meet CuteΔE 11.01 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 22.5 points higher.
  • Good as Gold Good as GoldΔE 12.60 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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