Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42
The closest Clare colour is Dirty Chai (Dirty Chai), at ΔE 12.08 — different.
Clare does not make this colour. Dirty Chai is the closest option at ΔE 12.08, 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 Dirty Chai really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 12.08different
- LRV
- 19.95Behr is 25
- Hex
- #847A6E#A88168 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 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 Dirty Chai is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Subrosa SubrosaΔE 12.16 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.2 points higher.
- Fire Sign Fire SignΔE 12.28 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Pink Sky Pink SkyΔE 12.72 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.