Is Clark & Kensington paint good?

Yes, Clark and Kensington paint is generally considered good paint, especially for a hardware store house brand, and it receives positive reviews from both consumers and independent testing organizations. Clark and Kensington is Ace Hardware's premium private label brand, manufactured by Benjamin Moore, which gives it credibility due to Benjamin Moore's expertise. In Consumer Reports testing in past years, Clark and Kensington was rated as a Best Buy and recommended, scoring well for hide, stain resistance, and washability for its price point of 40 to 60 dollars per gallon. Users report it has smooth application, decent one to two coat coverage for light to medium colors, low odor and low VOC, and good durability for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. Its exterior version offers good fade and mildew resistance for up to several years with proper prep. Compared to premium paints like Benjamin Moore Aura or Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Clark and Kensington is not quite as good in terms of ultimate hide for deep colors or scrub resistance, but compared to budget paints like Glidden or Walmart ColorPlace, it is better. Professional painters who use Ace often say it is reliable and good for DIY, with nice color selection. For Ace customers who want better than Royal but cheaper than Benjamin Moore branded paint, Clark and Kensington is good choice for most home projects.