Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585
The closest Clare colour is Grayish (Grayish), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Grayish is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Grayish really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 55.69Benjamin Moore is 53.54
- Hex
- #BEC7C2#B9C5C3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Grayish is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Views ViewsΔE 4.93 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Motor City Motor CityΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Seize The Gray Seize The GrayΔE 5.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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