Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr River Bank 380F-6
The closest Backdrop colour is SAGED (SAGED), at ΔE 7.50 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. SAGED is the closest option at ΔE 7.50, 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 SAGED really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.50noticeably different
- LRV
- 29.87Behr is 30
- Hex
- #959684#A09373 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: SAGED reads slightly lighter than River Bank in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SAGED is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 10.81 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 12.69 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- DRIVE-THRU SAFARI DRIVE-THRU SAFARIΔE 12.94 · different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.