Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Tranquil Retreat ICC-43
The closest Backdrop colour is NOT SO DELICATE (NOT SO DELICATE), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
NOT SO DELICATE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 NOT SO DELICATE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 64.19Behr is 66
- Hex
- #DBCFCF#DBD2CF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NOT SO DELICATE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- RITUAL UNIONS RITUAL UNIONSΔE 3.65 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- GOOD INTENTIONS GOOD INTENTIONSΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- MORNING RITUAL MORNING RITUALΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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