Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Sea Wind S480-2
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 56
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#ACCAD5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 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.
- Summer Friday Summer FridayΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.3 points lower.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 6.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 15.9 points higher.
- Cloud Watching Cloud WatchingΔE 6.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.