Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Backdrop colour is SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE (SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE), at ΔE 6.15 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE is the closest option at ΔE 6.15, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.15noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.44Behr is 7
- Hex
- #3F546A#33505E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 8.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLORΔE 11.63 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- SATURDAY ON SUNDAY SATURDAY ON SUNDAYΔE 12.08 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →