HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Cobblestone Arch HGSW1474
The closest Backdrop colour is OFF THE RECORD (OFF THE RECORD), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
OFF THE RECORD is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 HGTV Home and Backdrop
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 OFF THE RECORD really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 39.9HGTV Home is 43
- Hex
- #A9AAA5#ABB0AC in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if OFF THE RECORD is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- WESTSIDE LOCAL WESTSIDE LOCALΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
- ROAD TO TODOS SANTOS ROAD TO TODOS SANTOSΔE 5.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.
- ITALIAN PLASTER ITALIAN PLASTERΔE 8.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Cobblestone Arch HGSW1474 matched across all 13 brands →