Is Clark Kensington paint made by Benjamin Moore?

Yes, Clark and Kensington paint is made by Benjamin Moore, which is Ace Hardware's exclusive manufacturer for its premium private label paint line. Ace Hardware launched Clark and Kensington in 2011 as its top-tier house brand to replace previous Ace paints, and partnered with Benjamin Moore, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, to manufacture it. Benjamin Moore produces Clark and Kensington in its factories using its technology and quality control, but formulates it to Ace specifications, pricing, and color palette, so it is not identical to Benjamin Moore's own branded paints like Regal Select or Aura, but shares similar chemistry. This arrangement allows Ace to market Clark and Kensington as premium paint with Benjamin Moore heritage while keeping it exclusive to Ace stores and at lower price point of 40 to 60 dollars per gallon versus 60 to 90 for Benjamin Moore branded. The paint is labeled as Clark and Kensington, not Benjamin Moore, but Ace staff often inform customers it is made by Benjamin Moore. Royal, Ace's budget line, is also made by Benjamin Moore. So while Benjamin Moore makes it, Clark and Kensington is distinct product line owned by Ace, sold only at Ace Hardware, not at Benjamin Moore dealers, and has its own warranty and color system.