Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Ruffles 170A-3
The closest Backdrop colour is SHY BOYS (SHY BOYS), at ΔE 8.28 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. SHY BOYS is the closest option at ΔE 8.28, 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 SHY BOYS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.28noticeably different
- LRV
- 71.08Behr is 59
- Hex
- #FFD0D3#FBBBAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.1 points higher.
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 SHY BOYS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- APERITIVO HOUR APERITIVO HOURΔE 9.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.8 points lower.
- BARRAGÁN-CITO BARRAGÁN-CITOΔE 11.29 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.9 points lower.
- MODERN LOVE MODERN LOVEΔE 12.28 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.3 points higher.