Dark Jade vs Denim Drift

Dark JadeBehrvsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 19.6Distinct difference

Dark Jade (Behr) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dark Jade belongs to the green family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 19 for Dark Jade — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Jade leans green, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dark Jade
Behr · MQ6-43
Hex#5c8774
LRV18.9
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-43
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Dark Jade vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Jade on one side and Denim Drift on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Dark Jade comparisons

See how Dark Jade stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dark Jade
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dark Jade
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dark Jade
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dark Jade reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Dark Jade
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Dark Jade
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dark Jade
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Dark Jade
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dark Jade
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Dark Jade
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Dark Jade
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dark Jade reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Dark Jade
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Dark Jade
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dark Jade reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Dark Jade
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Dark Jade
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Dark Jade
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dark Jade reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Dark Jade
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Dark Jade
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Dark Jade
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Dark Jade
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Dark Jade
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dark Jade reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Dark Jade
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Dark Jade
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Dark Jade
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Dark Jade
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dark Jade reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Dark Jade
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Dark Jade
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Dark Jade
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Dark Jade
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Dark Jade
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dark Jade
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dark Jade reads slightly lighter