Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585
The closest Backdrop colour is SKYWALKER (SKYWALKER), at ΔE 4.28 — close.
SKYWALKER is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.28 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 SKYWALKER really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.28close
- LRV
- 64.8Benjamin Moore is 53.54
- Hex
- #C6D6D3#B9C5C3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 11.3 points higher.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SKYWALKER is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- THE EARLY STUFF THE EARLY STUFFΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- ITALIAN PLASTER ITALIAN PLASTERΔE 5.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.
- ROAD TO TODOS SANTOS ROAD TO TODOS SANTOSΔE 5.98 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585 matched across all 13 brands →