Magnolia Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of Magnolia Home Cut Cedar JG-131
The closest Backdrop colour is ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE (ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE), at ΔE 7.27 — noticeably different.
Backdrop does not make this colour. ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE is the closest option at ΔE 7.27, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Backdrop custom-tint to the Magnolia Home formula instead of substituting.
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 ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.27noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.13Magnolia Home is 6.81
- Hex
- #4D434D#544744 in Magnolia Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
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.
- AFTER HOURS AFTER HOURSΔE 8.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- LOBBY SCENE LOBBY SCENEΔE 12.65 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- NO CURFEW NO CURFEWΔE 13.45 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Cut Cedar JG-131 matched across all 13 brands →