Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Sonata 530E-3
The closest Clare colour is Nairobi Blue (Nairobi Blue), at ΔE 3.25 — very close.
Nairobi Blue is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.25 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 Nairobi Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.25very close
- LRV
- 64.23Behr is 58
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#B6CDD3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Nairobi Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.9 points higher.
- Summer Friday Summer FridayΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.3 points lower.
- Views ViewsΔE 6.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.