Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Relaxing Blue ICC-65
The closest Backdrop colour is NOVELTY WAVE (NOVELTY WAVE), at ΔE 7.04 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. NOVELTY WAVE is the closest option at ΔE 7.04, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 NOVELTY WAVE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.04noticeably different
- LRV
- 27.12Behr is 32
- Hex
- #71949D#899DAA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NOVELTY WAVE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 11.47 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 11.89 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- THE EARLY STUFF THE EARLY STUFFΔE 13.02 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 25.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Relaxing Blue ICC-65 matched across all 13 brands →