Behr → Clare
Clare equivalent of Behr Yellow Polka Dot HDC-SM14-11
The closest Clare colour is Golden Hour (Golden Hour), at ΔE 7.18 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Golden Hour is the closest option at ΔE 7.18, 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 Golden Hour really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.18noticeably different
- LRV
- 62.07Behr is 56
- Hex
- #F6C870#FCB867 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
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 Golden Hour is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Before Sunrise Before SunriseΔE 10.20 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.
- Lemonade LemonadeΔE 11.07 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points higher.
- Good as Gold Good as GoldΔE 11.86 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 19.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Yellow Polka Dot HDC-SM14-11 matched across all 13 brands →