Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Soft Shoe MQ3-37
The closest Backdrop colour is MODERN LOVE (MODERN LOVE), at ΔE 3.13 — very close.
MODERN LOVE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.13 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 MODERN LOVE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.13very close
- LRV
- 74.31Behr is 69
- Hex
- #F4DBCD#E8D5C6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if MODERN LOVE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HARAJUKU MORNING HARAJUKU MORNINGΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 16.5 points higher.
- MORNING RITUAL MORNING RITUALΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.