Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Puddle 790B-4
The closest Backdrop colour is SENTIMENTAL REASONS (SENTIMENTAL REASONS), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
SENTIMENTAL REASONS is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 SENTIMENTAL REASONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 30.23Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A0938C#9F9591 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SENTIMENTAL REASONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 6.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 8.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.9 points higher.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 10.29 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.