Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Subtle Touch 790E-1
The closest Backdrop colour is RITUAL UNIONS (RITUAL UNIONS), at ΔE 2.00 — near-exact.
RITUAL UNIONS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 RITUAL UNIONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00near-exact
- LRV
- 65.94Behr is 71
- Hex
- #D6D4D0#DBDBD9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if RITUAL UNIONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOONSTONE MOONSTONEΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.8 points higher.
- WEST COAST GHOST WEST COAST GHOSTΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- ITALIAN PLASTER ITALIAN PLASTERΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.3 points lower.