Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Marble 2114-70
The closest Backdrop colour is MOONSTONE (MOONSTONE), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
MOONSTONE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 MOONSTONE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 79.85Benjamin Moore is 79.36
- Hex
- #E8E7E3#ECE7E5 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: MOONSTONE reads slightly darker than Venetian Marble in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if MOONSTONE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- WEST COAST GHOST WEST COAST GHOSTΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- MOONLIGHT MOONLIGHTΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- COOL MOON COOL MOONΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Venetian Marble 2114-70 matched across all 13 brands →