Blue Orchid vs Denim Drift

Blue OrchidBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 21.3Distinct difference

Blue Orchid (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Blue Orchid reads as blue, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 50 for Blue Orchid vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Blue Orchid will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Orchid leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.3 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

Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore · 2069-50
Hex#B8B9D2
LRV50.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2069-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Blue Orchid vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Blue Orchid
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blue Orchid
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Blue Orchid
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Blue Orchid
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Blue Orchid
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Blue Orchid reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blue Orchid
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Blue Orchid
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Blue Orchid
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Blue Orchid
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blue Orchid
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blue Orchid
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Blue Orchid reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blue Orchid
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Blue Orchid
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Blue Orchid
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Blue Orchid
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Piazza
Blue Orchid
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Blue Orchid
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Blue Orchid
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Blue Orchid reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Blue Orchid
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Blue Orchid reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Blue Orchid
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Blue Orchid
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Blue Orchid
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Blue Orchid
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Blue Orchid reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Blue Orchid
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Blue Orchid
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Blue Orchid
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Blue Orchid reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Blue Orchid
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Blue Orchid
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Blue Orchid
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Blue Orchid
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Blue Orchid is the lighter choice