Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vichyssoise CC-246
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
PALO SANTO is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 71.79Benjamin Moore is 67.04
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#E3D9BB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOOD LIGHTING MOOD LIGHTINGΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.8 points higher.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- CHAMPAGNE BONFIRE CHAMPAGNE BONFIREΔE 5.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vichyssoise CC-246 matched across all 13 brands →