Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Tavern Taupe N140-4
The closest Clare colour is Shade (Shade), at ΔE 7.99 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Shade is the closest option at ΔE 7.99, 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 Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.99noticeably different
- LRV
- 25.16Behr is 30
- Hex
- #898A84#9E938F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 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 Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Set In Stone Set In StoneΔE 9.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Greige GreigeΔE 9.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.8 points higher.
- Dirty Chai Dirty ChaiΔE 10.26 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points lower.