Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Clare colour is Coffee Date (Coffee Date), at ΔE 6.63 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Coffee Date is the closest option at ΔE 6.63, 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 Coffee Date really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.63noticeably different
- LRV
- 5.01Behr is 8
- Hex
- #4E3B36#5D4E4C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 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 Coffee Date is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Night Groove Night GrooveΔE 8.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Prince PrinceΔE 9.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Vintage VintageΔE 15.45 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7 matched across all 13 brands →