Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Pumice MQ6-23
The closest Backdrop colour is WESTSIDE LOCAL (WESTSIDE LOCAL), at ΔE 1.22 — near-exact.
WESTSIDE LOCAL is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.22 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 WESTSIDE LOCAL really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.22near-exact
- LRV
- 50.72Behr is 50
- Hex
- #BEBDB6#BFBCB3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if WESTSIDE LOCAL is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- ROAD TO TODOS SANTOS ROAD TO TODOS SANTOSΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- MOJAVE GATHERING MOJAVE GATHERINGΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- ITALIAN PLASTER ITALIAN PLASTERΔE 4.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.7 points higher.