Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Squash 290B-6
The closest Backdrop colour is COLOR OF THE YEAR (COLOR OF THE YEAR), at ΔE 6.46 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. COLOR OF THE YEAR is the closest option at ΔE 6.46, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 COLOR OF THE YEAR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.46noticeably different
- LRV
- 37.05Behr is 49
- Hex
- #DA963C#F3AD51 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 11.9 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if COLOR OF THE YEAR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW PORSCHE SPEED YELLOWΔE 6.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- PABLO HONEY PABLO HONEYΔE 7.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- TANLINES TANLINESΔE 11.45 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 19.2 points lower.