Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Red Wire T12-7
The closest Clare colour is Fire Sign (Fire Sign), at ΔE 6.50 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Fire Sign is the closest option at ΔE 6.50, 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 Fire Sign really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.50noticeably different
- LRV
- 24.22Behr is 23
- Hex
- #CD6C4B#DB5947 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 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 Fire Sign is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sriracha SrirachaΔE 8.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Pink Sky Pink SkyΔE 9.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Subrosa SubrosaΔE 17.90 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 15.2 points higher.