Clare Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185

Benjamin Moore → Clare

Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185

The closest Clare colour is Greige (Greige), at ΔE 7.46 — noticeably different.

Venetian PorticoBenjamin Moore · AF-185
GreigeClare · Greige

Clare does not make this colour. Greige is the closest option at ΔE 7.46, 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 Greige really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
7.46noticeably different
LRV
46.78Benjamin Moore is 41.94
Hex
#BFB4AE#C4A996 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 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 Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Meet Cute Meet CuteΔE 7.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.6 points higher.
  • Turbinado TurbinadoΔE 9.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.1 points higher.
  • Subrosa SubrosaΔE 9.93 · noticeably 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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