Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Scribe MQ2-31
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
PALO SANTO is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 71.79Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#E5DBC1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOOD LIGHTING MOOD LIGHTINGΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.8 points higher.
- CHAMPAGNE BONFIRE CHAMPAGNE BONFIREΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.1 points higher.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.3 points lower.