Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Southern Blue S-G-590
The closest Backdrop colour is BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR (BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR), at ΔE 3.75 — close.
BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.75 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 BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.75close
- LRV
- 7.75Behr is 9
- Hex
- #195089#365787 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 6.73 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- FORMENTERA FORMENTERAΔE 7.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUE PORSCHE RIVIERA BLUEΔE 14.46 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 matched across all 13 brands →