Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Plum Orbit T13-10
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Backdrop
Most people comparing Behr to Backdrop are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 6.13Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4D434D#4E414B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- AFTER HOURS AFTER HOURSΔE 9.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- LOBBY SCENE LOBBY SCENEΔE 10.13 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- FORMENTERA FORMENTERAΔE 13.12 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.