Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Shady Willow ECC-36-1
The closest Backdrop colour is SAGED (SAGED), at ΔE 2.16 — very close.
SAGED is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.16 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 SAGED really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.16very close
- LRV
- 29.87Behr is 30
- Hex
- #959684#939689 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SAGED is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 7.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 9.9 points higher.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 7.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- DRIVE-THRU SAFARI DRIVE-THRU SAFARIΔE 7.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shady Willow ECC-36-1 matched across all 13 brands →