Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay OC-70
The closest Backdrop colour is MOONSTONE (MOONSTONE), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
MOONSTONE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 MOONSTONE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 79.85Benjamin Moore is 84.65
- Hex
- #E8E7E3#F4EFEA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if MOONSTONE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOONLIGHT MOONLIGHTΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- HARVEST MOON HARVEST MOONΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- COOL MOON COOL MOONΔE 3.84 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whitewater Bay OC-70 matched across all 13 brands →