Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Schooner MQ6-07
The closest Clare colour is Make Waves (Make Waves), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Make Waves is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Make Waves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 35.96Behr is 34
- Hex
- #8EA7A1#83A4A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Make Waves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vacay VacayΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Mellow Mood Mellow MoodΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Good Jeans Good JeansΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.