Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Shallow Sea 520D-4
The closest Clare colour is Summer Friday (Summer Friday), at ΔE 8.17 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Summer Friday is the closest option at ΔE 8.17, 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 Summer Friday really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.17noticeably different
- LRV
- 45.68Behr is 49
- Hex
- #9EB9BE#85C5CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
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 Summer Friday is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nairobi Blue Nairobi BlueΔE 9.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 15.2 points higher.
- Views ViewsΔE 9.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Vacay VacayΔE 10.57 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.9 points lower.