Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57
The closest Clare colour is Dirty Chai (Dirty Chai), at ΔE 12.25 — different.
Clare does not make this colour. Dirty Chai is the closest option at ΔE 12.25, 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 Dirty Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 12.25different
- LRV
- 19.95Behr is 13
- Hex
- #847A6E#7C6055 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 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 Dirty Chai is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffee Date Coffee DateΔE 13.94 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Big Apple Big AppleΔE 14.53 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Prince PrinceΔE 15.66 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57 matched across all 13 brands →