Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vellum 207
The closest Clare colour is Lemonade (Lemonade), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Lemonade is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 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 Lemonade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 65.09Benjamin Moore is 63.25
- Hex
- #ECD094#E8D3A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Lemonade reads slightly darker than Vellum in colour space while carrying the higher 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 Lemonade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- High Vibe High VibeΔE 7.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Turbinado TurbinadoΔE 8.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Golden Hour Golden HourΔE 9.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vellum 207 matched across all 13 brands →