Espresso Beans vs Denim Drift

Espresso BeansBehrvsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 30.9Very different colors

Espresso Beans (Behr) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Espresso Beans belongs to the greige-grey family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 20-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 7 for Espresso Beans — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Espresso Beans leans red, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.9 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

Espresso Beans
Behr · PPU5-01
Hex#4c443e
LRV6.5
BrandBehr
NumberPPU5-01
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Espresso Beans vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Espresso Beans 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 Espresso Beans comparisons

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

White Dove
Espresso Beans
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Espresso Beans
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Espresso Beans
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Espresso Beans
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Espresso Beans
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Espresso Beans
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Espresso Beans
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Espresso Beans
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Espresso Beans
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Espresso Beans
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Espresso Beans
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Espresso Beans
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Espresso Beans
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Espresso Beans
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Espresso Beans
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Espresso Beans
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Espresso Beans
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Espresso Beans
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Espresso Beans
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Espresso Beans
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Espresso Beans reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Espresso Beans
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Espresso Beans
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Espresso Beans
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Espresso Beans
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Espresso Beans
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Espresso Beans
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Espresso Beans
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Espresso Beans
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Espresso Beans
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Espresso Beans
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter