Denim Light vs Opal Waters
Both are Behr colors. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 56 vs 53, Denim Light will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Denim Light vs Opal Waters in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Denim Light and Opal Waters are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Light gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Denim Light vs Opal Waters Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Light on one side and Opal Waters 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.