Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Vixen PPU17-03
The closest Clare colour is Night Groove (Night Groove), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Night Groove is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Night Groove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 6.22Behr is 6
- Hex
- #57404C#5B4051 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Night Groove reads slightly darker than Vixen in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Night Groove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prince PrinceΔE 6.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Coffee Date Coffee DateΔE 11.48 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Vintage VintageΔE 13.79 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.