Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray HC-171
The closest Backdrop colour is ITALIAN PLASTER (ITALIAN PLASTER), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
ITALIAN PLASTER is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 ITALIAN PLASTER really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 60.67Benjamin Moore is 67.87
- Hex
- #CCCDC8#D4D8D2 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if ITALIAN PLASTER is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- RITUAL UNIONS RITUAL UNIONSΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- MOONSTONE MOONSTONEΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.0 points higher.
- SKYWALKER SKYWALKERΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray HC-171 matched across all 13 brands →