Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
The closest Clare colour is Greige (Greige), at ΔE 6.91 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Greige is the closest option at ΔE 6.91, 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 Greige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.91noticeably different
- LRV
- 46.78Behr is 34
- Hex
- #BFB4AE#A89C97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.8 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 Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shade ShadeΔE 9.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.8 points lower.
- Motor City Motor CityΔE 10.11 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.6 points higher.
- Set In Stone Set In StoneΔE 10.23 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 matched across all 13 brands →