Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04
The closest Backdrop colour is AFTER HOURS (AFTER HOURS), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
AFTER HOURS is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 AFTER HOURS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 4.39Behr is 5
- Hex
- #3B3B3D#3F4041 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if AFTER HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 8.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADEΔE 8.88 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- DARK ARTS DARK ARTSΔE 12.09 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04 matched across all 13 brands →