Behr → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Behr Yam 290B-7
The closest Backdrop colour is COLOR OF THE YEAR (COLOR OF THE YEAR), at ΔE 5.12 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. COLOR OF THE YEAR is the closest option at ΔE 5.12, 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 COLOR OF THE YEAR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.12noticeably different
- LRV
- 37.05Behr is 40
- Hex
- #DA963C#F0941B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if COLOR OF THE YEAR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- PORSCHE SPEED YELLOW PORSCHE SPEED YELLOWΔE 8.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- TANLINES TANLINESΔE 9.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.
- PABLO HONEY PABLO HONEYΔE 13.85 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.0 points higher.