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Clare Nairobi BluePNT100-LT-36 · #C2DADD · LRV 67

Nairobi Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Clare PNT100-LT-36 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

CLARE NAIROBI BLUE
RGB 194, 218, 221LRV 67

Color spec

BrandClare
NameNairobi Blue
SKUPNT100-LT-36
Hex#C2DADD
RGB194, 218, 221
HSL187°, 28%, 81%
LRV67
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Clare Nairobi Blue

At LRV 67, Nairobi Blue is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Nairobi Blue is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6498 · #C5DCE0 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 68
SW 6505 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 67
SW 9054 · #C7D8DB · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 67
SW 6512 · #C5D8DE · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 66

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All teal at Behr →
N480-2 · #BBD8DC · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 65
N470-2 · #BCDAD7 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 66
PPU13-16 · #CAD7D9 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 66
MQ3-53 · #C8D7DD · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 66

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
2051-60 · #BEDCDD · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 67
1661 · #C3D7DD · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 66
1639 · #C8D8D9 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 66
834 · #C3D8E1 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 66

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All teal at Valspar →
M314 · #C2DCDE · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 68
M337 · #C5D9DD · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 66.5
5001-5A · #C7DADD · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 67.4
V068-1 · #C1DAE1 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 67

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1235-3 · #C4DDE1 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 69
PPG1146-3 · #C6DAD8 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 67
PPG1148-3 · #C9DADA · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 68
PPG1147-3 · #BCDADA · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 66

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1235-3 · #C4DDE2 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 69
PPG1146-3 · #C7DBD9 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 68
PPG1148-3 · #CADADA · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 68
90GG 74/108 · #BCDBDB · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 74

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All teal at Dutch Boy →
335-1DB · #C8DADD · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 68
234-3DB · #BDDAE2 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 66
336-2DB · #C5D8DE · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 66
432-1DB · #C8D9E0 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 67
HGSW 2357 · #C5DCE0 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 68
HGSW 6498 · #C5DCE0 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 68
HGSW 2367 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 67
HGSW 6505 · #C2DAE0 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 67

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5771 · #CADCDE · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 64
DE5792 · #C2D7DF · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 61
DE5764 · #BBDEE5 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 63
DE5799 · #C7D7E0 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 61

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0665 · #BEDADE · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 66
0650 · #C1D9E3 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 66
0686 · #BADEDB · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 68
0629 · #C9D4D8 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 65

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0665 · #BBDADE · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 66
0642 · #CBDCE2 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 70
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 66

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-737 · #BFDCE0 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 68
C2-720 · #BFDDDE · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All teal at Kompozit →
0665 · #BBDADE · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 66
0642 · #CBDCE2 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 69
0650 · #BCD7E2 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 65

Similar Clare colors

closest in the Clare deck

The nearest shades to Nairobi Blue within Clare's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PNT100-LT-07 · LRV 68
PNT100-LT-31 · LRV 63
PNT100-LT-69 · LRV 70
PNT100-LT-18 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-34 · LRV 74
PNT100-LT-56 · LRV 75

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C2DADD in HSL space. Pair Nairobi Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2DADD + #DDC5C2
TRIADIC
#C2DADD · #DDC2DA · #DADDC2
ANALOGOUS
#C2DDD3 · #C2DADD · #C2CCDD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.46:1fail
Sample text on black
14.37:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Clare Nairobi Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Nairobi Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Clare PNT100-LT-36 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Atmospheric (SW 6505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Blue without repainting risk. See the full Atmospheric swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

Behr has no exact twin of Nairobi Blue. The nearest is Sky Light View (MQ3-53) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sky Light View swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Bird's Egg (2051-60) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bird's Egg swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

Valspar's nearest match is Buoyant Blue (M337), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66.5 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Blue without repainting risk. See the full Buoyant Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Julep Green (PPG1146-3) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Julep Green swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Glidden, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Misty Aqua (90GG 74/108) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 74 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Aqua swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Blue Allure (336-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Allure swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Crystal Stream (HGSW 2367), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Blue without repainting risk. See the full Crystal Stream swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Falling Tears (DE5792) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 61 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falling Tears swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Monet Magic (0665), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Blue without repainting risk. See the full Monet Magic swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Monet Magic (0665) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monet Magic swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

C2 Paint's nearest match is Whitewater (C2-737), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nairobi Blue without repainting risk. See the full Whitewater swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Nairobi Blue

At Kompozit, the closest color to Nairobi Blue is Monet Magic (0665) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monet Magic swatch →

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