Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Sea Rover 540C-3
The closest Clare colour is Nairobi Blue (Nairobi Blue), at ΔE 6.33 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Nairobi Blue is the closest option at ΔE 6.33, 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 Nairobi Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.33noticeably different
- LRV
- 64.23Behr is 59
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#A3D1E2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 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 Nairobi Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Friday Summer FridayΔE 7.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.3 points lower.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 8.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 12.9 points higher.
- Cloud Watching Cloud WatchingΔE 9.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.2 points lower.