Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Squirrel 790D-5
The closest Backdrop colour is SAGED (SAGED), at ΔE 5.42 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. SAGED is the closest option at ΔE 5.42, 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 SAGED really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.42noticeably different
- LRV
- 29.87Behr is 26
- Hex
- #959684#8F8A7D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SAGED is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 5.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 7.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 10.89 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.9 points higher.