Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Seed S260-2
The closest Clare colour is Turbinado (Turbinado), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Turbinado is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.49 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Turbinado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 59.08Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D8C8B1#E0C7AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Turbinado reads slightly darker than Pumpkin Seed in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Turbinado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Neutral Territory Neutral TerritoryΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Flatiron FlatironΔE 7.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Before Sunrise Before SunriseΔE 7.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.