Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Tea Cookie PPL-41
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
PALO SANTO is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 71.79Behr is 77
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#F4E1C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOOD LIGHTING MOOD LIGHTINGΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- CHAMPAGNE BONFIRE CHAMPAGNE BONFIREΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.2 points lower.