Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Toffee Tart M250-6
The closest Backdrop colour is TANLINES (TANLINES), at ΔE 3.93 — close.
TANLINES is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.93 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 TANLINES really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.93close
- LRV
- 29.82Behr is 30
- Hex
- #C3893C#C08950 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: TANLINES reads slightly lighter than Toffee Tart 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 TANLINES is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- COLOR OF THE YEAR COLOR OF THE YEARΔE 7.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- GHOST RANCH GHOST RANCHΔE 11.15 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 12.06 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.