Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Quiet Storm S-H-540
The closest Clare colour is Sublime (Sublime), at ΔE 3.52 — close.
Sublime is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.52 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 Sublime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.52close
- LRV
- 8.82Behr is 9
- Hex
- #145B71#2F596D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Sublime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Dive Deep DiveΔE 5.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Hyperlink HyperlinkΔE 6.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Nearly Navy Nearly NavyΔE 8.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.