Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Buren Brown HC-70
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 11.28 — different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is the closest option at ΔE 11.28, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Backdrop
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 11.28different
- LRV
- 6.13Benjamin Moore is 9.52
- Hex
- #4D434D#5F4F46 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- AFTER HOURS AFTER HOURSΔE 12.09 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
- NO CURFEW NO CURFEWΔE 13.23 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- MASTERPIECE THEATRE MASTERPIECE THEATREΔE 14.38 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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