Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest Backdrop colour is BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE (BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE), at ΔE 3.78 — close.
BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.78 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 BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.78close
- LRV
- 43.71Behr is 40
- Hex
- #53C0C8#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- NOVELTY WAVE NOVELTY WAVEΔE 11.92 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.9 points lower.
- THE EARLY STUFF THE EARLY STUFFΔE 16.38 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.4 points higher.
- SKYWALKER SKYWALKERΔE 17.36 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 24.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5 matched across all 13 brands →