Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Virginia Beach 917
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
PALO SANTO is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 71.79Benjamin Moore is 72.47
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#F2DEBC in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
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 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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