Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Red Tomato 170B-7
The closest Backdrop colour is NEGRONI (NEGRONI), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
NEGRONI is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.16 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 NEGRONI really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 11.19Behr is 13
- Hex
- #A53936#B1403A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NEGRONI is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR LIPSTICK ON THE MIRRORΔE 6.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- BADA BING! BADA BING!ΔE 11.05 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
- DUNKIN'® ORANGE DUNKIN'® ORANGEΔE 11.99 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.