Clare Classic#EAEAE8 · LRV 82
Classic reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the spec, what Clare PNT100-LT-12 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Color spec
| Brand | Clare |
| Name | Classic |
| SKU | PNT100-LT-12 |
| Hex | #EAEAE8 |
| RGB | 234, 234, 232 |
| HSL | 60°, 5%, 91% |
| LRV | 82 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | White |
About Clare Classic
Classic is very light — LRV 82, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Classic shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
Kompozit alternative
The closest hex in the Kompozit deck, ranked by ΔE2000 (perceptual color difference). ΔE under 2 is indistinguishable to most eyes; under 5 is a very close visual match.
Closest matches at every US brand
9 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Similar Clare colors
closest in the Clare deckThe nearest shades to Classic within Clare's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EAEAE8 in HSL space. Pair Classic with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.