Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whirlpool 1436
The closest Backdrop colour is WEST COAST GHOST (WEST COAST GHOST), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
WEST COAST GHOST is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 WEST COAST GHOST really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 74.86Benjamin Moore is 74.59
- Hex
- #E1E0E3#DEE2E3 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Backdrop publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: WEST COAST GHOST reads slightly darker than Whirlpool in colour space while carrying the higher 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 WEST COAST GHOST is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- ON TOUR ON TOURΔE 3.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- MOONSTONE MOONSTONEΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- COOL MOON COOL MOONΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whirlpool 1436 matched across all 13 brands →