Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Wave Crest 540E-1
The closest Clare colour is Chill (Chill), at ΔE 3.65 — close.
Chill is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.65 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 Chill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.65close
- LRV
- 74.88Behr is 79
- Hex
- #DCE2DE#DCE9EA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Chill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
- Headspace HeadspaceΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.2 points lower.
- Flow State Flow StateΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.