Candle White vs Denim Drift

Candle WhiteBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 37.7Very different colors

Candle White is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Candle White belongs to the beige-white family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. At LRV 79 vs 27, Candle White will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Candle White's red character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.7, 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

Candle White
Benjamin Moore · 2164-70
LRV79.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2164-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Candle White vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

Ammonite
Candle White
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Candle White reads slightly lighter (LRV 79 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

White Dove
Candle White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

A 4-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron Ore
Candle White
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 6, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Candle White
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Candle White
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Candle White
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 79 vs 52, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Candle White
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Candle White
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 58, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Candle White
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Candle White
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Candle White
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 55, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Candle White
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 79 vs 13, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Candle White
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 44, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Candle White
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 79), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Artichoke
Candle White
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Candle White
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 66, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Candle White
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

A 5-point LRV gap (79 vs 74) makes Candle White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Candle White
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

A 4-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.

Pigeon
Candle White
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Candle White
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 12, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Candle White
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 8, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Candle White
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

A 11-point LRV gap (79 vs 68) makes Candle White the marginally brighter of the two.

Dix Blue
Candle White
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Candle White
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Candle White
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Candle White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 12, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Candle White
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Candle White
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

At LRV 79 vs 45, Candle White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Candle White
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Candle White
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Candle White
2164-70 · LRV 79

Candle White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.