Magnolia Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Magnolia Home Ambient Light JG-38
The closest Backdrop colour is PALO SANTO (PALO SANTO), at ΔE 3.69 — close.
PALO SANTO is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.69 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 Magnolia Home and Backdrop
Most people comparing Magnolia 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 PALO SANTO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.69close
- LRV
- 71.79Magnolia Home is 74.73
- Hex
- #E9DBC0#ECE0BB in Magnolia Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if PALO SANTO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MOOD LIGHTING MOOD LIGHTINGΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- CHAMPAGNE BONFIRE CHAMPAGNE BONFIREΔE 6.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.4 points higher.
- MIAMI PARASOL MIAMI PARASOLΔE 6.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Ambient Light JG-38 matched across all 13 brands →