Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smoky Trout MQ2-53
The closest Clare colour is Dirty Chai (Dirty Chai), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Dirty Chai is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Dirty Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 19.95Behr is 21
- Hex
- #847A6E#857D72 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
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 6.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Irony IronyΔE 13.05 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Cosmic Vibes Cosmic VibesΔE 13.30 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.