Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Poetry Reading MQ5-17
The closest Backdrop colour is STROMBOLI CHESS CLUB (STROMBOLI CHESS CLUB), at ΔE 7.31 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. STROMBOLI CHESS CLUB is the closest option at ΔE 7.31, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 STROMBOLI CHESS CLUB really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.31noticeably different
- LRV
- 39.77Behr is 42
- Hex
- #92A8E5#9FAEC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if STROMBOLI CHESS CLUB is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- CAKE SHOP CAKE SHOPΔE 10.57 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 24.8 points higher.
- THE EARLY STUFF THE EARLY STUFFΔE 11.29 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.4 points higher.
- GOOD INTENTIONS GOOD INTENTIONSΔE 14.14 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 21.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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