Amethyst Shadow vs Denim Drift

Amethyst ShadowBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 12.4Distinct difference

Amethyst Shadow (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 18 for Amethyst Shadow — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Amethyst Shadow leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.4 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

Amethyst Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 1441
Hex#6E7182
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1441
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Amethyst Shadow vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Amethyst Shadow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Amethyst Shadow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Amethyst Shadow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Amethyst Shadow reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Amethyst Shadow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Amethyst Shadow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Amethyst Shadow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Amethyst Shadow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Amethyst Shadow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Amethyst Shadow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Amethyst Shadow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Amethyst Shadow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Amethyst Shadow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Amethyst Shadow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Amethyst Shadow
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Amethyst Shadow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Amethyst Shadow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Amethyst Shadow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Amethyst Shadow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Amethyst Shadow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Amethyst Shadow
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Amethyst Shadow reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Amethyst Shadow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Amethyst Shadow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Amethyst Shadow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Amethyst Shadow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Amethyst Shadow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Amethyst Shadow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Amethyst Shadow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Amethyst Shadow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Amethyst Shadow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Amethyst Shadow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Amethyst Shadow reads slightly lighter