Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Silver Dust PWN-64
The closest Backdrop colour is MOONSTONE (MOONSTONE), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
MOONSTONE is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 MOONSTONE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 79.85Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E8E7E3#E8E7E0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Behr and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: MOONSTONE reads slightly lighter than Silver Dust in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if MOONSTONE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HARVEST MOON HARVEST MOONΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- COOL MOON COOL MOONΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- SUPERMOON SUPERMOONΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.