Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Tavern Taupe N140-4
The closest Backdrop colour is SENTIMENTAL REASONS (SENTIMENTAL REASONS), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
SENTIMENTAL REASONS is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 SENTIMENTAL REASONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 30.23Behr is 30
- Hex
- #A0938C#9E938F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SENTIMENTAL REASONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 9.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.9 points higher.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 10.11 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.