Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Simply Posh MQ5-55
The closest Clare colour is Cloud Watching (Cloud Watching), at ΔE 6.53 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Cloud Watching is the closest option at ΔE 6.53, 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 Cloud Watching really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.53noticeably different
- LRV
- 45.84Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A4B7C6#8CB9D4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 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 Cloud Watching is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Friday Summer FridayΔE 8.27 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Good Jeans Good JeansΔE 9.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points lower.
- Nairobi Blue Nairobi BlueΔE 12.08 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.2 points higher.