Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480
The closest Clare colour is Night Groove (Night Groove), at ΔE 8.96 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Night Groove is the closest option at ΔE 8.96, 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 Night Groove really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.96noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.22Benjamin Moore is 4.72
- Hex
- #57404C#382930 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 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 Night Groove is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffee Date Coffee DateΔE 8.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Blackest BlackestΔE 10.21 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Blackish BlackishΔE 11.27 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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