Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Shimmer 450E-1
The closest Clare colour is Flow State (Flow State), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Flow State is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Flow State really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 76.06Behr is 80
- Hex
- #DAE5DB#E0E9DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Flow State is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chill ChillΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
- Rain Check Rain CheckΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.4 points lower.
- Headspace HeadspaceΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.