Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr White 52
The closest Clare colour is Classic (Classic), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Classic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Classic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 79.8Behr is 83
- Hex
- #E7E7E5#EBEBE6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Classic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Penthouse PenthouseΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Timeless TimelessΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- On Point On PointΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.