Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Reddest Red QE-06
The closest Backdrop colour is LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR (LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR), at ΔE 4.64 — close.
LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.64 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 LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.64close
- LRV
- 10.58Behr is 11
- Hex
- #AA2B3A#9B4045 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- NEGRONI NEGRONIΔE 4.95 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- SELF-PORTRAIT SELF-PORTRAITΔE 12.87 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- PORSCHE RUBY STAR PORSCHE RUBY STARΔE 12.92 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.