Denim Wash vs Kittiwake
Where Denim Wash belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Kittiwake is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Kittiwake (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Wash (LRV 35), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Wash runs blue while Kittiwake is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Denim Wash vs Kittiwake in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Denim Wash and Kittiwake are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Kittiwake reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Denim Wash vs Kittiwake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Wash on one side and Kittiwake on the other.
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.
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