Gray Timber Wolf vs Denim Drift

Gray Timber WolfBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 20.5Distinct difference

Gray Timber Wolf (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 25-point LRV gap — 52 for Gray Timber Wolf vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Gray Timber Wolf will open up a space more effectively. Where Gray Timber Wolf leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Gray Timber Wolf vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Gray Timber Wolf and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Gray Timber Wolf reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Gray Timber Wolf returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Gray Timber Wolf
Benjamin Moore · 2126-50
Hex#BAC1C6
LRV52.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2126-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Gray Timber Wolf vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Gray Timber Wolf
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gray Timber Wolf
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Gray Timber Wolf
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gray Timber Wolf
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Gray Timber Wolf
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Gray Timber Wolf
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Gray Timber Wolf
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gray Timber Wolf
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Gray Timber Wolf
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gray Timber Wolf
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gray Timber Wolf
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Gray Timber Wolf
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gray Timber Wolf
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Gray Timber Wolf
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Gray Timber Wolf
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gray Timber Wolf
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Gray Timber Wolf
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Gray Timber Wolf
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Gray Timber Wolf
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Gray Timber Wolf reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Gray Timber Wolf
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gray Timber Wolf
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Gray Timber Wolf
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gray Timber Wolf
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Gray Timber Wolf
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gray Timber Wolf
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Gray Timber Wolf reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Gray Timber Wolf
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gray Timber Wolf reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Gray Timber Wolf
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Gray Timber Wolf
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gray Timber Wolf
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gray Timber Wolf
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gray Timber Wolf is the lighter choice