Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20
The closest Backdrop colour is LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR (LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR), at ΔE 7.16 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR is the closest option at ΔE 7.16, 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 LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.16noticeably different
- LRV
- 10.58Benjamin Moore is 16.4
- Hex
- #AA2B3A#C53D46 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if LIPSTICK ON THE MIRROR is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- NEGRONI NEGRONIΔE 7.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- BADA BING! BADA BING!ΔE 11.21 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- DUNKIN'® ORANGE DUNKIN'® ORANGEΔE 14.30 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20 matched across all 13 brands →