Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Aster 1240
The closest Backdrop colour is NOT SO DELICATE (NOT SO DELICATE), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
NOT SO DELICATE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 NOT SO DELICATE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 64.19Benjamin Moore is 70.47
- Hex
- #DBCFCF#E8D9D4 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NOT SO DELICATE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- ROSE QUARTZ ROSE QUARTZΔE 3.74 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- MODERN LOVE MODERN LOVEΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- MORNING RITUAL MORNING RITUALΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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