Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20
The closest Clare colour is Sriracha (Sriracha), at ΔE 5.47 — noticeably different.
Clare does not make this colour. Sriracha is the closest option at ΔE 5.47, 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 Sriracha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.47noticeably different
- LRV
- 15.71Benjamin Moore is 16.4
- Hex
- #B94B3F#C53D46 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Clare publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sriracha reads slightly lighter than Watermelon Red in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Sriracha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Apple Big AppleΔE 12.36 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
- Pink Sky Pink SkyΔE 13.53 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points higher.
- Fire Sign Fire SignΔE 15.28 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20 matched across all 13 brands →