Benjamin Moore → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50
The closest Backdrop colour is BROOKLYN COWBOY (BROOKLYN COWBOY), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
BROOKLYN COWBOY is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 BROOKLYN COWBOY really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 59.91Benjamin Moore is 60.24
- Hex
- #E5C6A9#E3C9AA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if BROOKLYN COWBOY is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- RYOKAN GUESTHOUSE RYOKAN GUESTHOUSEΔE 3.86 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
- PALO SANTO PALO SANTOΔE 6.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50 matched across all 13 brands →