Candy Stripe vs Denim Drift

Candy StripeBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 37.5Very different colors

Where Candy Stripe belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Candy Stripe belongs to the pink family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. Candy Stripe (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Candy Stripe runs red while Denim Drift is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Candy Stripe
Benjamin Moore · 2079-70
Hex#FAE2EC
LRV77.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2079-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Candy Stripe vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Candy Stripe
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Candy Stripe
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Candy Stripe reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Candy Stripe
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Candy Stripe
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Candy Stripe
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Candy Stripe
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Candy Stripe
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Candy Stripe reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Candy Stripe
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Candy Stripe reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Candy Stripe
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Naval
Candy Stripe
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Candy Stripe
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Candy Stripe reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Candy Stripe
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Candy Stripe
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Pure White
Candy Stripe
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Candy Stripe
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Candy Stripe
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Candy Stripe reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Candy Stripe
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Candy Stripe
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Candy Stripe
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Candy Stripe
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Candy Stripe reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Candy Stripe
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Calamine
Candy Stripe
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Candy Stripe reads slightly lighter

Treron
Candy Stripe
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Candy Stripe
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Candy Stripe
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Candy Stripe
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Candy Stripe
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Candy Stripe
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Candy Stripe is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Candy Stripe
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Candy Stripe reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Candy Stripe
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Candy Stripe reads slightly lighter