Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues 756
The closest Clare colour is Sublime (Sublime), at ΔE 6.13 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Sublime is the closest option at ΔE 6.13, 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 Sublime really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.13noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.82Benjamin Moore is 13.81
- Hex
- #145B71#226977 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 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 Sublime is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Dive Deep DiveΔE 6.95 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
- Nearly Navy Nearly NavyΔE 12.31 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points lower.
- Current Mood Current MoodΔE 12.98 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues 756 matched across all 13 brands →