Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue CW-590
The closest Backdrop colour is NOVELTY WAVE (NOVELTY WAVE), at ΔE 4.58 — close.
NOVELTY WAVE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.58 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 NOVELTY WAVE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.58close
- LRV
- 27.12Benjamin Moore is 33.4
- Hex
- #71949D#7E9EA0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points lower.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NOVELTY WAVE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- DRIVE-THRU SAFARI DRIVE-THRU SAFARIΔE 12.35 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 12.65 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUE BARBIE™ DREAMHOUSE™ BLUEΔE 13.30 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue CW-590 matched across all 13 brands →