Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25
The closest Clare colour is Prince (Prince), at ΔE 9.55 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Prince is the closest option at ΔE 9.55, 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 Prince really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.55noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.55Behr is 11
- Hex
- #5C4E5F#66537F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
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 Prince is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue'd Up Blue'd UpΔE 11.14 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Night Groove Night GrooveΔE 13.42 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Cosmic Vibes Cosmic VibesΔE 20.76 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Virtual Violet HDC-MD-25 matched across all 13 brands →