Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Ultra Pure White® UPW
The closest Clare colour is Timeless (Timeless), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Timeless is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Timeless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 89.45Behr is 94
- Hex
- #F5F3EA#F8F9F3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Timeless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whipped WhippedΔE 2.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Snow Day Snow DayΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Classic ClassicΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 14.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Ultra Pure White® UPW matched across all 13 brands →