Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Slate Rock N460-5
The closest Clare colour is Shade (Shade), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Shade is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 25.16Behr is 25
- Hex
- #898A84#868988 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Set In Stone Set In StoneΔE 6.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- Cosmic Vibes Cosmic VibesΔE 8.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Dirty Chai Dirty ChaiΔE 9.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.