Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Raven Black PPF-59
The closest Backdrop colour is AFTER HOURS (AFTER HOURS), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
AFTER HOURS is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 AFTER HOURS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 4.39Behr is 5
- Hex
- #3B3B3D#3D3D3D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if AFTER HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 8.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADEΔE 9.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- DARK ARTS DARK ARTSΔE 11.13 · different · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.