Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore White Christmas 872
The closest Clare colour is Classic (Classic), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Classic is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Classic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 79.8Benjamin Moore is 82.2
- Hex
- #E7E7E5#ECEEEA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Classic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Penthouse PenthouseΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Timeless TimelessΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
- Whipped WhippedΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore White Christmas 872 matched across all 13 brands →