Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Steam White 750E-1
The closest Clare colour is Classic (Classic), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Classic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Classic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 79.8Behr is 81
- Hex
- #E7E7E5#E8E9E5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Classic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Penthouse PenthouseΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Chill ChillΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Timeless TimelessΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.