Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smart White 730A-1
The closest Clare colour is Timeless (Timeless), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Timeless is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Timeless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 89.45Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F5F3EA#F6F3EC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Timeless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whipped WhippedΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Wing It Wing ItΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Classic ClassicΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.