Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Sovereign HDC-CL-06
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 4.21 — close.
ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.21 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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.21close
- LRV
- 6.13Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4D434D#4B4356 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE reads slightly darker than Sovereign in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- FORMENTERA FORMENTERAΔE 9.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- AFTER HOURS AFTER HOURSΔE 10.84 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- LOBBY SCENE LOBBY SCENEΔE 12.96 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.