Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 13.42 — different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is the closest option at ΔE 13.42, 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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 13.42different
- LRV
- 6.13Behr is 13
- Hex
- #4D434D#7C5B65 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- LOBBY SCENE LOBBY SCENEΔE 14.33 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.
- SELF-PORTRAIT SELF-PORTRAITΔE 16.84 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.6 points lower.
- NO CURFEW NO CURFEWΔE 17.37 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Elegant ICC-84 matched across all 13 brands →