Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Semi-precious MQ6-06
The closest Clare colour is Vacay (Vacay), at ΔE 3.35 — very close.
Vacay is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.35 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 Vacay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.35very close
- LRV
- 32.09Behr is 29
- Hex
- #74A2A0#659B97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Vacay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mellow Mood Mellow MoodΔE 8.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Keep It Teal Keep It TealΔE 8.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.
- Make Waves Make WavesΔE 8.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Semi-precious MQ6-06 matched across all 13 brands →