Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Still Gray N360-3
The closest Backdrop colour is OFF THE RECORD (OFF THE RECORD), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
OFF THE RECORD is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 OFF THE RECORD really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 39.9Behr is 40
- Hex
- #A9AAA5#ABA9A0 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: OFF THE RECORD reads slightly lighter than Still Gray in colour space while carrying the lower 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 OFF THE RECORD is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- WESTSIDE LOCAL WESTSIDE LOCALΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 10.7 points higher.
- ROAD TO TODOS SANTOS ROAD TO TODOS SANTOSΔE 6.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.3 points higher.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 7.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points lower.