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Backdrop

We've categorized Backdrop as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 11 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#867A6F

LRV

20.25

Light Reflectance Value
20.25
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Backdrop's Color Strip

Backdrop is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Elephant Ear and Griffin. The strip spans from Alpaca at the lightest end to Well-Bred Brown at the deepest. Color strip 241 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Backdrop in Real Rooms

Backdrop has a medium LRV of 20.25 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets and house.

Color Strip 241

5 Living Room Photos

Choosing Backdrop for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Sherwin Williams Backdrop Living Room

Sherwin Williams Backdrop Living Room

@bndecoraz

Sw Backdrop Living Room

Sw Backdrop Living Room

@bndecoraz

SW Backdrop hallway review

SW Backdrop hallway review

@sherwinwilliams

SW Backdrop hallway color

SW Backdrop hallway color

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Backdrop Accent Wall

Backdrop Accent Wall

@8thlinefarmhouse

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Backdrop brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sherwin Williams SW 7025 kitchen cabinets paint

Sherwin Williams SW 7025 kitchen cabinets paint

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SW 7025 kitchen cabinets paint review

SW 7025 kitchen cabinets paint review

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Sherwin Williams SW 7025 kitchen cabinets review

Sherwin Williams SW 7025 kitchen cabinets review

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Sherwin Williams Backdrop kitchen cabinets paint

Sherwin Williams Backdrop kitchen cabinets paint

@gbd_paintingllc

Backdrop Kitchen Cabinets

Backdrop Kitchen Cabinets

@schoolbellpainting

1 House Photo

Using Backdrop on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

Sherwin Williams Backdrop Exterior

Sherwin Williams Backdrop Exterior

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#867A6F
RGB134, 122, 111
HSL29° 9% 48%
CMYK0 9 17 47
CIE LabL: 52.0 a: 2.6 b: 7.7
XYZX: 19.66 Y: 20.14 Z: 17.89
Strip241 pos. C5