Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr September Sun QE-19
The closest Backdrop colour is EARTHLY DELIGHTS (EARTHLY DELIGHTS), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
EARTHLY DELIGHTS is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 EARTHLY DELIGHTS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 74.31Behr is 72
- Hex
- #FFDAAA#FDD7A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if EARTHLY DELIGHTS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- BROOKLYN COWBOY BROOKLYN COWBOYΔE 7.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.1 points lower.
- DISCO NAP DISCO NAPΔE 8.76 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.