Ocean Abyss vs Ruby Fountain 2
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Ruby Fountain 2 is a Dulux color. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Ruby Fountain 2 reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ruby Fountain 2 (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ocean Abyss runs blue while Ruby Fountain 2 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 68.9, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Ruby Fountain 2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Ruby Fountain 2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Ruby Fountain 2 brings more warmth to the space, while Ocean Abyss keeps things cooler and crisper.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The temperature contrast between Ruby Fountain 2 and Ocean Abyss is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Ruby Fountain 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Ruby Fountain 2 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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