Duxbury Gray vs Denim Drift

Duxbury GrayBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 9.5Noticeable difference

Duxbury Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Duxbury Gray reads as grey, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 24, Denim Drift will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Duxbury Gray's green character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Duxbury Gray vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Duxbury Gray and Denim Drift 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Denim Drift has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Duxbury GrayDuxbury Gray Living Room

@breezygreenhome

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@melshousetohome

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Drift gives the walls a little more lift.

Duxbury GrayDuxbury Gray Bedroom

@mvndesign

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@the_interior_lens

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Denim Drift reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Denim DriftDenim Drift dining room review

@the_end_terrace

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Drift gives the walls a little more lift.

Duxbury GrayHc-163 Bathroom

@khdarchitect

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@homefunkyhome

Home Office

In a home office, wall color sits in your peripheral vision for hours at a time, so temperature and undertone matter more than you might expect. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Drift gives the walls a little more lift.

Duxbury GrayHome Office

@__untapped_potential__

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@haxton.dreamhome

Color Details

Duxbury Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-163
Hex#7F867F
LRV23.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-163
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Duxbury Gray vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Duxbury Gray 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 Duxbury Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Duxbury Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Duxbury Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Duxbury Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Duxbury Gray reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Duxbury Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Duxbury Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Duxbury Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Duxbury Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Duxbury Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Duxbury Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Duxbury Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Duxbury Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Duxbury Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Duxbury Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Duxbury Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Duxbury Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Duxbury Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Duxbury Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Duxbury Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Duxbury Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Duxbury Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Duxbury Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Duxbury Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Duxbury Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Duxbury Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Duxbury Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Duxbury Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Duxbury Gray reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Duxbury Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Duxbury Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Duxbury Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Duxbury Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Duxbury Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Duxbury Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Duxbury Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Duxbury Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Duxbury Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Duxbury Gray reads slightly lighter