Denim Wash vs Driftwood Blues
Where Denim Wash belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Denim Wash reads as blue, while Driftwood Blues reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Driftwood Blues (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Wash (LRV 35), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.8, 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.
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Denim Wash vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Wash on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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