Bay Water vs Denim Drift
Where Bay Water belongs to Behr's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Bay Water belongs to the grey family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. Bay Water (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bay Water runs yellow while Denim Drift is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Bay Water vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bay Water on one side and Denim Drift on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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