Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Winter Surf 490D-5
The closest Clare colour is Vacay (Vacay), at ΔE 7.56 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Vacay is the closest option at ΔE 7.56, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Clare custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Vacay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.56noticeably different
- LRV
- 32.09Behr is 42
- Hex
- #74A2A0#7FB9AE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.9 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Vacay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Make Waves Make WavesΔE 8.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- OMGreen OMGreenΔE 9.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points lower.
- Views ViewsΔE 10.11 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 11.8 points higher.