What is the difference between Clark and Kensington paint and Behr paint lies in ownership, manufacturing, availability, formulation, and price positioning, though both are premium house brands for hardware stores. Clark and Kensington is Ace Hardware's private label premium paint, owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and manufactured by Benjamin Moore under contract, sold exclusively at Ace Hardware stores and acehardware.com, costing 40 to 60 dollars per gallon, with 100 percent acrylic latex, paint and primer in one, and color palette of over 1000 colors inspired by designer trends. Behr is Home Depot's exclusive house brand, owned by Behr Paint Company, which is owned by Masco Corporation, manufactured by Masco in US plants, sold exclusively at Home Depot and homedepot.com, costing 35 to 75 dollars per gallon depending on line like Premium Plus, Ultra, Marquee, and Dynasty, also 100 percent acrylic with paint and primer in one. Performance wise, both score well in Consumer Reports, with Behr often rated slightly higher for one-coat hide and washability, especially Marquee and Dynasty, while Clark and Kensington is also rated good but with slightly less hide for deep colors. Behr has larger marketing and more extensive color matching technology, while Clark and Kensington benefits from Benjamin Moore manufacturing heritage. Availability differs, Ace versus Home Depot, so choice often depends on which store you prefer.
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