Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Solid Gold M280-6
The closest Clare colour is Good as Gold (Good as Gold), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Good as Gold is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.85 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Good as Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 36.9Behr is 37
- Hex
- #C29E67#C99B5F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Good as Gold reads slightly lighter than Solid Gold in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Good as Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Hour Golden HourΔE 12.92 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 25.1 points higher.
- Lemonade LemonadeΔE 14.17 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 28.1 points higher.
- Before Sunrise Before SunriseΔE 14.21 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 27.3 points higher.