Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smokey Blue 540F-5
The closest Clare colour is Blue Ivy (Blue Ivy), at ΔE 7.30 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Blue Ivy is the closest option at ΔE 7.30, 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 Blue Ivy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.30noticeably different
- LRV
- 22.8Behr is 19
- Hex
- #5B8A9C#647B84 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 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 Blue Ivy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Irony IronyΔE 8.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Shade ShadeΔE 12.63 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Set In Stone Set In StoneΔE 12.95 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.9 points higher.