Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Winds Breath GR-W06
The closest Clare colour is Chill (Chill), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Chill is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 74.88Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DCE2DE#E0E1DA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Chill reads slightly lighter than Winds Breath in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
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.
- Penthouse PenthouseΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Rain Check Rain CheckΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.4 points lower.
- Classic ClassicΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.