When it comes to celebrating a 75th wedding anniversary, traditional etiquette says that you should treat your spouse to diamonds. But honoring the 75th anniversary of the world’s most coveted sports car brand requires a different sort of gift—and the iconoclasts at Backdrop have decided only a limited-edition palette of paint colors will do.
To celebrate Porsche’s big 75th, Backdrop is launching a cool new collaboration that brings four inspiring colors from Porsche history into your home.
Backdrop’s latest collection is inspired by bright, saturated colors from several eras of Porsche’s 75-year history.
A car company and a paint brand might not seem like obvious partners, but Porsche has always been known for its unwavering commitment to design and style; individualization is at the heart of everything the brand does (as anyone who’s ever dreamed about a custom-built 911 and pored over the dozens of shades available knows). And Backdrop, created by husband-and-wife duo Natalie and Caleb Ebel, has long been a favorite of interior designers, beloved for both its curated color palettes and Green Wise-certified, low-VOC offerings.
Paint and wallcoverings brand Backdrop, founded by Natalie and Caleb Ebel, has gained a cult following with their direct-to-consumer, low-VOC paints that come in a variety of stunning colors—like their latest capsule collaboration inspired by Porsche.
So really this unique collaboration between the iconic automaker and premium paint producer is a truly perfect pairing. “Everything we do at Backdrop centers around our love of color. Naturally, we jumped at the chance to work with an iconic brand like Porsche, which has always been synonymous with its bold, statement-making color palette,” says Natalie Ebel, co-founder of Backdrop.
“Individualization is at the core of Porsche. Whether it’s a custom-built Taycan or your home office, we want to inspire all to dream in full color,” adds Ayesha Coker, vice president of marketing of Porsche Cars North America.
There’s Irish Green, a luxurious hunter green, first seen on the gleaming body of the 356C sports car back in 1964.
Irish Green is pure vintage-cool, as shown on a 1967 911S Targa.
Or maybe Speed Yellow is more your speed—punchy, high-octane, and pure fun, it’s a perfectly flashy finish most associated with the 1991 Porsche 911.
Speed Yellow is bold and beautiful, as shown on a 2004 996 GT3.
The deep, magenta-red Ruby Star is a true head-turner—another cult-favorite color that adorned 1991’s Porsche 911, 928, and 924 models.
Ruby Star is magenta magic, as shown on a 1988 911 Safari.
Rounding out Porsche x Backdrop’s eye-catching palette is the electric Riviera Blue, a shade developed in 1994 and frequently seen on the Porsche 911, 928, and 968 models.
Riviera Blue is dynamic yet timeless, as shown on a 1997 Carrera RS.
These colors are bold, it’s true. They’re audacious. They’re not for the faint of heart. But even the Sunday drivers among us can put these striking colors to good use. Steer into a statement wall in fiery Ruby Star, or a trim coated in the beautifully brash Riviera Blue.
However you bring these limited-edition hues into your world, it’s undeniable: This is a collection that drives great design.
All four hues are designed to bring high-speed style into any interior space.
Each of the four, limited-edition Porsche x Backdrop paints are available in custom-designed, co-branded collectible paint cans. Full gallons are $75.
