Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Smoked Tan HDC-NT-14
The closest Backdrop colour is OFF THE RECORD (OFF THE RECORD), at ΔE 6.59 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. OFF THE RECORD is the closest option at ΔE 6.59, 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 OFF THE RECORD really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.59noticeably different
- LRV
- 39.9Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A9AAA5#AEA494 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
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 OFF THE RECORD is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 7.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 7.90 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- WESTSIDE LOCAL WESTSIDE LOCALΔE 8.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Tan HDC-NT-14 matched across all 13 brands →