Hawthorne Green vs Denim Drift

Hawthorne GreenBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 40.4Very different colors

Hawthorne Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Hawthorne Green belongs to the beige-green family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. At LRV 76 vs 27, Hawthorne Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hawthorne Green's yellow character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.4, 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

Hawthorne Green
Benjamin Moore · 379
Hex#ECE6C6
LRV76.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number379
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Hawthorne Green vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Green 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 Hawthorne Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Hawthorne Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Hawthorne Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Hawthorne Green reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Hawthorne Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hawthorne Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hawthorne Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Hawthorne Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hawthorne Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hawthorne Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hawthorne Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Hawthorne Green reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hawthorne Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hawthorne Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Hawthorne Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hawthorne Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Hawthorne Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Hawthorne Green reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Hawthorne Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hawthorne Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Hawthorne Green reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Hawthorne Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hawthorne Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Senses
Hawthorne Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Hawthorne Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hawthorne Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Hawthorne Green reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hawthorne Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Hawthorne Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Hawthorne Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hawthorne Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Hawthorne Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Hawthorne Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Hawthorne Green reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Hawthorne Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Hawthorne Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Hawthorne Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hawthorne Green is the lighter choice