Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Tower Bridge S440-4
The closest Clare colour is Vacay (Vacay), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Vacay is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Vacay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 32.09Behr is 32
- Hex
- #74A2A0#7BA0A0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Vacay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Make Waves Make WavesΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Mellow Mood Mellow MoodΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Good Jeans Good JeansΔE 6.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.