Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Sailor's Bay M510-5
The closest Backdrop colour is PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE (PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE), at ΔE 6.95 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE is the closest option at ΔE 6.95, 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 PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.95noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.2Behr is 15
- Hex
- #1D7AAD#496F8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 10.06 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- SATURDAY ON SUNDAY SATURDAY ON SUNDAYΔE 10.18 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLORΔE 11.55 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.