Backdrop Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185

Benjamin Moore → Backdrop

Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185

The closest Backdrop colour is STUDIO HOURS (STUDIO HOURS), at ΔE 5.67 — noticeably different.

Venetian PorticoBenjamin Moore · AF-185
STUDIO HOURSBackdrop · STUDIO HOURS

Backdrop does not make this colour. STUDIO HOURS is the closest option at ΔE 5.67, 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 STUDIO HOURS really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
5.67noticeably different
LRV
34.87Benjamin Moore is 41.94
Hex
#BC9886#C4A996 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.

Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.

Other Backdrop options

Worth knowing if STUDIO HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • INTERIOR MOTIVES INTERIOR MOTIVESΔE 8.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.1 points higher.
  • BROOKLYN COWBOY BROOKLYN COWBOYΔE 8.40 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 18.0 points higher.
  • SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 9.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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