Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Sesame PMD-79
The closest Backdrop colour is APERITIVO HOUR (APERITIVO HOUR), at ΔE 7.84 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. APERITIVO HOUR is the closest option at ΔE 7.84, 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 APERITIVO HOUR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.84noticeably different
- LRV
- 48.2Behr is 42
- Hex
- #E9AB87#D0A678 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 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 APERITIVO HOUR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- COLOR OF THE YEAR COLOR OF THE YEARΔE 9.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- BROOKLYN COWBOY BROOKLYN COWBOYΔE 9.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.9 points higher.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 10.04 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.