Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Rapture Blue 520C-3
The closest Clare colour is Nairobi Blue (Nairobi Blue), at ΔE 4.71 — close.
Nairobi Blue is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 4.71 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 Nairobi Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.71close
- LRV
- 64.23Behr is 62
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#A7D6DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Nairobi Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Views ViewsΔE 7.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points lower.
- Summer Friday Summer FridayΔE 8.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 16.3 points lower.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 8.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.9 points higher.