Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
The closest Clare colour is Blue'd Up (Blue'd Up), at ΔE 7.65 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Blue'd Up is the closest option at ΔE 7.65, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Clare custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Clare
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Blue'd Up really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.65noticeably different
- LRV
- 12.58Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #586381#485B6E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 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 Blue'd Up is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hyperlink HyperlinkΔE 8.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Sublime SublimeΔE 9.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Deep Dive Deep DiveΔE 10.42 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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