Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wind's Breath 981
The closest Backdrop colour is MORNING RITUAL (MORNING RITUAL), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
MORNING RITUAL is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 MORNING RITUAL really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 69.26Benjamin Moore is 69.6
- Hex
- #DFD8CE#DFDBCD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if MORNING RITUAL is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOONLIGHT MOONLIGHTΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.6 points higher.
- HARVEST MOON HARVEST MOONΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.3 points higher.
- MOJAVE GATHERING MOJAVE GATHERINGΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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