Ocean Abyss vs Drifting Cloud
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Drifting Cloud comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Drifting Cloud to the blue-white family. At LRV 75 vs 7, Drifting Cloud will read as the brighter of the two — a 68-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against Drifting Cloud's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Drifting Cloud in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Drifting Cloud in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Drifting Cloud will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Ocean Abyss would.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Drifting Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Drifting Cloud 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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