Approaching Autumn vs Denim Drift

Approaching AutumnBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 40.2Very different colors

Approaching Autumn is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Approaching Autumn reads as beige, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 46 vs 27, Approaching Autumn will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Approaching Autumn's red character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Approaching Autumn
Benjamin Moore · CSP-1090
Hex#DAAE85
LRV45.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-1090
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Approaching Autumn vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Approaching Autumn
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Approaching Autumn
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Approaching Autumn
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Approaching Autumn
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Approaching Autumn
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Approaching Autumn
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Approaching Autumn
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Approaching Autumn
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Approaching Autumn
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Approaching Autumn
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Approaching Autumn
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Approaching Autumn
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Approaching Autumn
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Approaching Autumn
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Approaching Autumn
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Piazza
Approaching Autumn
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Approaching Autumn
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Approaching Autumn
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Approaching Autumn
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Approaching Autumn reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Approaching Autumn
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Approaching Autumn
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Approaching Autumn
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Approaching Autumn
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Approaching Autumn
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Approaching Autumn
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Approaching Autumn
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Approaching Autumn reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Approaching Autumn
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Approaching Autumn
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Approaching Autumn
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Approaching Autumn
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Approaching Autumn is the lighter choice