Fair Isle Blue vs Denim Drift

Fair Isle BlueBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 15.5Distinct difference

Fair Isle Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Fair Isle Blue belongs to the blue family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 16 for Fair Isle Blue — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Fair Isle Blue leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Fair Isle Blue
Benjamin Moore · CSP-715
Hex#496E73
LRV15.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-715
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Fair Isle Blue vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fair Isle Blue 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 Fair Isle Blue comparisons

See how Fair Isle Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Fair Isle Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Fair Isle Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Fair Isle Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Fair Isle Blue reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Fair Isle Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Fair Isle Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Fair Isle Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Fair Isle Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Fair Isle Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Fair Isle Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Fair Isle Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Fair Isle Blue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Fair Isle Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Fair Isle Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Fair Isle Blue reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Fair Isle Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Fair Isle Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Fair Isle Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Fair Isle Blue reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Fair Isle Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Fair Isle Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Fair Isle Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Fair Isle Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Fair Isle Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Fair Isle Blue reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Fair Isle Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Fair Isle Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Fair Isle Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Fair Isle Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Fair Isle Blue reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Fair Isle Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Fair Isle Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Fair Isle Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Fair Isle Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Fair Isle Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Fair Isle Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone