Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437
The closest Clare colour is Wink (Wink), at ΔE 3.42 — very close.
Wink is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 3.42 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 Wink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.42very close
- LRV
- 55.8Benjamin Moore is 61.5
- Hex
- #C3C5CA#C9D0D8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Wink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frozen FrozenΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.4 points higher.
- Penthouse PenthouseΔE 7.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.0 points higher.
- Seize The Gray Seize The GrayΔE 7.22 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437 matched across all 13 brands →