Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smokey Tan BXC-49
The closest Clare colour is Dirty Chai (Dirty Chai), at ΔE 8.21 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Dirty Chai is the closest option at ΔE 8.21, 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 Dirty Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.21noticeably different
- LRV
- 19.95Behr is 27
- Hex
- #847A6E#9F8C7C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
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 Dirty Chai is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shade ShadeΔE 10.06 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Greige GreigeΔE 12.77 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.8 points higher.
- Good as Gold Good as GoldΔE 13.16 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.9 points higher.