Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Sea Salt 780C-1
The closest Backdrop colour is HARVEST MOON (HARVEST MOON), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
HARVEST MOON is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 HARVEST MOON really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 84.88Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F2EDE1#F1EFE3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if HARVEST MOON is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SUPERMOON SUPERMOONΔE 2.98 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- MOONLIGHT MOONLIGHTΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
- MOONSTONE MOONSTONEΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.