Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr White Smoke PPL-57
The closest Clare colour is Timeless (Timeless), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Timeless is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Timeless really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 89.45Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F5F3EA#F3F3E5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Timeless is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Like Buttah Like ButtahΔE 5.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.9 points lower.
- Whipped WhippedΔE 5.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Flow State Flow StateΔE 5.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.9 points lower.