Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 6.07 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. PALO SANTO is the closest option at ΔE 6.07, 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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.07noticeably different
- LRV
- 71.79Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#DED6AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
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 PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- NATURAL HABITAT NATURAL HABITATΔE 6.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.3 points lower.
- DISCO NAP DISCO NAPΔE 7.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.0 points higher.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 7.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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