Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Soft Boiled P270-6
The closest Backdrop colour is PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW (PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW), at ΔE 4.86 — close.
PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.86 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 PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.86close
- LRV
- 45.3Behr is 55
- Hex
- #EBA700#FFB737 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- PABLO HONEY PABLO HONEYΔE 6.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- COLOR OF THE YEAR COLOR OF THE YEARΔE 10.27 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.9 points lower.
- EARTHLY DELIGHTS EARTHLY DELIGHTSΔE 14.67 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 19.3 points higher.