Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43
The closest Clare colour is Big Apple (Big Apple), at ΔE 6.37 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Big Apple is the closest option at ΔE 6.37, 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 Big Apple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.37noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #893B35#794143 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Big Apple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage VintageΔE 6.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Night Groove Night GrooveΔE 11.77 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Coffee Date Coffee DateΔE 13.21 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43 matched across all 13 brands →