Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Sunflower 330B-7
The closest Clare colour is Golden Hour (Golden Hour), at ΔE 6.48 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Golden Hour is the closest option at ΔE 6.48, 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 Golden Hour really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.48noticeably different
- LRV
- 62.07Behr is 64
- Hex
- #F6C870#FFC636 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Behr and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Golden Hour reads slightly lighter than Sunflower in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
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 Golden Hour is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemonade LemonadeΔE 12.20 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Good as Gold Good as GoldΔE 16.57 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 27.1 points lower.
- Before Sunrise Before SunriseΔE 18.11 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.