Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Wax Sculpture PPU7-17
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
PALO SANTO is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 71.79Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#E2D5BD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- MOOD LIGHTING MOOD LIGHTINGΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 12.8 points higher.
- CHAMPAGNE BONFIRE CHAMPAGNE BONFIREΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 15.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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