Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Weimaraner AF-155
The closest Backdrop colour is SENTIMENTAL REASONS (SENTIMENTAL REASONS), at ΔE 4.55 — close.
SENTIMENTAL REASONS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.55 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 SENTIMENTAL REASONS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.55close
- LRV
- 30.23Benjamin Moore is 30.99
- Hex
- #A0938C#9F9282 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: SENTIMENTAL REASONS reads slightly lighter than Weimaraner in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if SENTIMENTAL REASONS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 7.69 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 8.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
- STUDIO HOURS STUDIO HOURSΔE 9.90 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Weimaraner AF-155 matched across all 13 brands →