Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr White Lie MQ3-55
The closest Clare colour is Penthouse (Penthouse), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Penthouse is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Penthouse really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 77.47Behr is 73
- Hex
- #E4E4E2#DEDEDC in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Penthouse is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classic ClassicΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- On Point On PointΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Chill ChillΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.