Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
The closest Backdrop colour is SENTIMENTAL REASONS (SENTIMENTAL REASONS), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
SENTIMENTAL REASONS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 SENTIMENTAL REASONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 30.23Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A0938C#A89C97 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SENTIMENTAL REASONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 7.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 8.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.3 points lower.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 9.11 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 matched across all 13 brands →