Benjamin Moore → Clare
Clare equivalent of Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice 1605
The closest Clare colour is Motor City (Motor City), at ΔE 2.59 — very close.
Motor City is the closest Clare makes, but at ΔE 2.59 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 Motor City really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.59very close
- LRV
- 47.56Benjamin Moore is 50.66
- Hex
- #B6B8B5#B9BFBE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Clare options
Worth knowing if Motor City is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grayish GrayishΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Windy City Windy CityΔE 3.81 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Wink WinkΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice 1605 matched across all 13 brands →