Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 4.51 — close.
ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.51 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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.51close
- LRV
- 6.13Benjamin Moore is 9.82
- Hex
- #4D434D#504C5B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- FORMENTERA FORMENTERAΔE 8.88 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- AFTER HOURS AFTER HOURSΔE 9.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 11.24 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428 matched across all 13 brands →