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Backdrop Real RealBD-RR · #D6CFBE · LRV 65

Why this color. Pale warm cream; Backdrop's go-to soft trim and ceiling white.

Real Real reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Backdrop BD-RR actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BACKDROP REAL REAL
RGB 214, 207, 190LRV 65

Color spec

BrandBackdrop
NameReal Real
SKUBD-RR
Hex#D6CFBE
RGB214, 207, 190
HSL42°, 23%, 79%
LRV65
Undertonered-orange / warm
FamilyNeutral

About Backdrop Real Real

At LRV 65, Real Real is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Real Real is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9516 · #D5CEBF · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 62
SW 7541 · #D8CFBE · ΔE 1 · LRV 63
SW 9616 · #D8D0C1 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 64
SW 9511 · #D8CFBA · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 63

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.53
All neutral at Behr →
PPU7-09 · #D7CFC1 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 63
PPU7-9 · #D7CFC1 · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 63
DC-011 · #D9D0C1 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 64
PPF-14 · #D6D2C0 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 64

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.53
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-155 · #D5CFBF · ΔE 0.53 · LRV 63
982 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 61
OC-16 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 61
965 · #D9CFBB · ΔE 1.53 · LRV 62

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All neutral at Valspar →
V146-1 · #D3CFC2 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 62.4
8005-5A · #DACFC0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 64
V135-1 · #DACFC0 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 63.5
7003-1 · #DBCEBC · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 62.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1024-3 · #D7CEBE · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 62
PPG1023-2 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 63
FLLW918 · #DACFBA · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 63
PPG14-25 · #D2D1BE · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 63

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1024-3 · #D8CFBE · ΔE 1 · LRV 63
40YY 60/103 · #D6CDBB · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 60
PPG1023-2 · #D9D0C1 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 64
PPG1097-3 · #DACFBA · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.49
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-1DB · #D7D0C0 · ΔE 0.49 · LRV 63
421-1DB · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 63
419-1DB · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 63
440-1DB · #D7CFC4 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 63
HGSW 3187 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 63
HGSW 6148 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 63
HGSW 2497 · #DBCEBD · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 63
HGSW 7517 · #DBCEBD · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.41
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC773 · #D6CFBF · ΔE 0.41 · LRV 58
DET641 · #D5CFBD · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 62
DE6220 · #D4CEBF · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 57
DE6213 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 59

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 59
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 59
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 63

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 201 · #D5CFC0 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 63
NO. 226 · #DBCFBB · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 63
NO. 300 · #D9CFC2 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 63
NO. 9909 · #D0D0B7 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0224 · #D8D0BD · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 64
0342 · #D7D0BC · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 63
0560 · #D5CCBF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 61
0377 · #D5D0BA · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 63

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0224 · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 62
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 61
0560 · #D5CBBE · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 60
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 60

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Rodda →
CA133 · #D5CEBF · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 62
R038 · #D6CDBC · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 62
CA032 · #D5CFC4 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 63
CA018 · #DCCEBA · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-945 · #D8D0C0 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 64
C2-801 · #DAD1C1 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 64
C2-912 · #D1CEC1 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 62
C2-930 · #D0D0C1 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 62

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-17 · #D4CBC0 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All neutral at Portola Paints →
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 63
SAN FERNANDO · #D5D0C9 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 63

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Kompozit →
0224 · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 63
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 62
0560 · #D5CBBE · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 61
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 61

Similar Backdrop colors

closest in the Backdrop deck

The nearest shades to Real Real within Backdrop's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

BD-AU · LRV 60
BD-CC · LRV 73
BD-BG · LRV 53
BD-EA · LRV 60
BD-LO · LRV 51

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D6CFBE in HSL space. Pair Real Real with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D6CFBE + #BEC5D6
TRIADIC
#D6CFBE · #BED6CF · #CFBED6
ANALOGOUS
#D6C3BE · #D6CFBE · #D1D6BE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.55:1fail
Sample text on black
13.53:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Backdrop Real Real Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Real Real from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Backdrop BD-RR directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Real Real

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Grecian Ivory (SW 7541), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Grecian Ivory swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Real Real

Behr's nearest match is Aged Beige (PPU7-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Aged Beige swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Real Real is Skipping Stone (CSP-155). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Skipping Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Skipping Stone swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Real Real

Valspar's nearest match is Secluded Beach (V146-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 62.4 vs 65) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Secluded Beach swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Real Real

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Crushed Silk (PPG1024-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Crushed Silk swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Real Real

Glidden's nearest match is Crushed Silk (PPG1024-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Crushed Silk swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Real Real is Existence (420-1DB). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Existence and you'll get the same color. See the full Existence swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Real Real

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Unravelled (HGSW 3187), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Unravelled swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Real Real is Heather (DEC773). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 58 vs 65). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Real Real

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Real Real. The nearest is Stoneware Pieces (JG-55) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stoneware Pieces swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Real Real is Shaded White (NO. 201). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Shaded White and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Real Real is Pebblebrook (0224). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 65). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Pebblebrook and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Real Real

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Real Real

The closest Rodda equivalent of Real Real is Celestial (CA133). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 65). If Rodda is your counter, order Celestial and you'll get the same color. See the full Celestial swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Real Real

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Real Real is Gimlet (C2-945). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 65). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Gimlet and you'll get the same color. See the full Gimlet swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Real Real

At Clare, the closest color to Real Real is Flatiron (PNT100-LT-17) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flatiron swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Real Real

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Real Real is Figueroa (FIGUEROA) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Figueroa swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Real Real

Kompozit's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 65) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Real Real without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

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