Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Witching Hour 2120-30
The closest Backdrop colour is AFTER HOURS (AFTER HOURS), at ΔE 5.20 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. AFTER HOURS is the closest option at ΔE 5.20, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 AFTER HOURS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.20noticeably different
- LRV
- 4.39Benjamin Moore is 8.71
- Hex
- #3B3B3D#46494F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if AFTER HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADEΔE 7.98 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 8.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 8.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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