Fig Tree vs Denim Drift
Where Fig Tree belongs to Behr's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Fig Tree reads as greige-grey, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Fig Tree (LRV 11), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fig Tree 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 25.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Fig Tree vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Fig Tree and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Denim Drift reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Fig Tree.
Color Details
Fig Tree vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fig Tree 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.
More Fig Tree comparisons
See how Fig Tree stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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