Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Smoked Oyster 780A-2
The closest Backdrop colour is RITUAL UNIONS (RITUAL UNIONS), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
RITUAL UNIONS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 RITUAL UNIONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 65.94Behr is 65
- Hex
- #D6D4D0#D9D2CD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if RITUAL UNIONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MORNING RITUAL MORNING RITUALΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- NOT SO DELICATE NOT SO DELICATEΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- ITALIAN PLASTER ITALIAN PLASTERΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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