Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Thistle QE-45
The closest Clare colour is Mellow Mood (Mellow Mood), at ΔE 6.59 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Mellow Mood is the closest option at ΔE 6.59, 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 Mellow Mood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.59noticeably different
- LRV
- 32.35Behr is 27
- Hex
- #899F97#879281 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
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 Mellow Mood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shade ShadeΔE 7.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- OMGreen OMGreenΔE 8.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points higher.
- Money Moves Money MovesΔE 9.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.9 points higher.