Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Slate Gray 6695
The closest Backdrop colour is HIGHLINE SHADOW (HIGHLINE SHADOW), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
HIGHLINE SHADOW is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 HIGHLINE SHADOW really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 24.73Behr is 24
- Hex
- #8A8886#838684 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if HIGHLINE SHADOW is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SILVER LAKE DAD SILVER LAKE DADΔE 8.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 9.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 9.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.