Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watertown 818
The closest Clare colour is Blue Ivy (Blue Ivy), at ΔE 13.01 — different.
Clare does not make this colour. Blue Ivy is the closest option at ΔE 13.01, 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 Blue Ivy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 13.01different
- LRV
- 22.8Benjamin Moore is 22.6
- Hex
- #5B8A9C#5B7EB7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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 Blue Ivy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue'd Up Blue'd UpΔE 13.12 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Cosmic Vibes Cosmic VibesΔE 16.23 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Hyperlink HyperlinkΔE 17.36 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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