Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Timber Town T13-17
The closest Clare colour is Shade (Shade), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Shade is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.52 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 25.16Behr is 27
- Hex
- #898A84#908D85 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dirty Chai Dirty ChaiΔE 7.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Set In Stone Set In StoneΔE 8.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Mellow Mood Mellow MoodΔE 11.55 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.