Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70
The closest Backdrop colour is WEST COAST GHOST (WEST COAST GHOST), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
WEST COAST GHOST is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 74.86Benjamin Moore is 76.77
- Hex
- #E1E0E3#E5E5ED in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
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.
- GOOD INTENTIONS GOOD INTENTIONSΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.1 points lower.
- MOONSTONE MOONSTONEΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- COOL MOON COOL MOONΔE 6.49 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet 2070-70 matched across all 13 brands →