Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Ripe Currant PMD-22
The closest Clare colour is Big Apple (Big Apple), at ΔE 3.23 — very close.
Big Apple is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.23 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 Big Apple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.23very close
- LRV
- 8.7Behr is 9
- Hex
- #893B35#8A3C3E in Behr
The candidate is darker, 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 Big Apple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage VintageΔE 8.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Sriracha SrirachaΔE 11.97 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Night Groove Night GrooveΔE 16.08 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.