Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Water Drops 659
The closest Clare colour is Nairobi Blue (Nairobi Blue), at ΔE 7.23 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Nairobi Blue is the closest option at ΔE 7.23, 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 Nairobi Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.23noticeably different
- LRV
- 64.23Benjamin Moore is 72.99
- Hex
- #BBD7DA#C2E7DD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.8 points lower.
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 Nairobi Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Headspace HeadspaceΔE 7.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Views ViewsΔE 8.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 19.2 points lower.
- Flow State Flow StateΔE 8.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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