Early Frost vs Denim Drift

Early FrostBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 25.5Very different colors

Early Frost is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 61 vs 27, Early Frost will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Early Frost's blue character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.5, 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

Early Frost
Benjamin Moore · CSP-590
Hex#C9CED1
LRV60.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-590
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Early Frost vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Early Frost 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 Early Frost comparisons

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

White Dove
Early Frost
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Early Frost
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Early Frost
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Early Frost
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Early Frost reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Early Frost
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Early Frost
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Early Frost reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Early Frost
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Early Frost
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Early Frost reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Early Frost
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Early Frost
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Early Frost
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Early Frost
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Early Frost
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Early Frost
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Early Frost
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Piazza
Early Frost
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Early Frost
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Early Frost reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Early Frost
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Senses
Early Frost
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Early Frost reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Early Frost
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Early Frost
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Early Frost reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Early Frost
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Early Frost
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Early Frost
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Early Frost is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Early Frost
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Early Frost reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Early Frost
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Early Frost is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Early Frost
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Early Frost
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Early Frost
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Early Frost
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Early Frost is the lighter choice