Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Spade Black BNC-38
The closest Backdrop colour is AFTER HOURS (AFTER HOURS), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
AFTER HOURS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 AFTER HOURS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 4.39Behr is 5
- Hex
- #3B3B3D#424142 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if AFTER HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADEΔE 7.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 9.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- DARK ARTS DARK ARTSΔE 12.57 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.