Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Understated BNC-02
The closest Clare colour is Flatiron (Flatiron), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Flatiron is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Flatiron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 58.64Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D2C8BC#D4C9BB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Flatiron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beigeing BeigeingΔE 2.63 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Neutral Territory Neutral TerritoryΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Turbinado TurbinadoΔE 3.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.