Patina vs Denim Drift

PatinaBehrvsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 18.8Distinct difference

Patina (Behr) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Patina reads as green, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 31 for Patina vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Patina will open up a space more effectively. Where Patina leans green, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.8 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

Patina
Behr · MQ6-38
Hex#78a696
LRV30.9
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-38
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Patina vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Patina
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Patina
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Patina
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Patina is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Patina
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Patina
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Patina
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Patina
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Patina
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Patina
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Patina
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Patina reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Patina
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Patina
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Patina reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Patina
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Patina reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Patina
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Patina
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Patina reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Patina
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Patina
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Patina
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Patina
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Patina
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Patina is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Patina
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Patina
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Patina reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Patina
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Patina reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Patina
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Patina reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Patina
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Patina
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Patina
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Patina
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Patina
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Patina
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Patina reads noticeably lighter