Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
The closest Backdrop colour is SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE (SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 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 SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 8.44Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #3F546A#485B6E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- NO CURFEW NO CURFEWΔE 9.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLORΔE 9.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- FORMENTERA FORMENTERAΔE 9.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 matched across all 13 brands →