Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Clare colour is Nairobi Blue (Nairobi Blue), at ΔE 5.15 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Nairobi Blue is the closest option at ΔE 5.15, 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 Nairobi Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.15noticeably different
- LRV
- 64.23Behr is 71
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
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.
- Headspace HeadspaceΔE 5.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Views ViewsΔE 6.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.2 points lower.
- Flow State Flow StateΔE 7.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.