Heather Gray vs Denim Drift

Heather GrayBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 13.5Distinct difference

Where Heather Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Heather Gray reads as green-grey, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Heather Gray (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heather Gray runs green while Denim Drift is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Heather Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2139-40
Hex#99A196
LRV34.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-40
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Heather Gray vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Heather Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Heather Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Heather Gray is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Heather Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Heather Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Heather Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Heather Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Heather Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Heather Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Heather Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Heather Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Heather Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Heather Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Heather Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Heather Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Heather Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Heather Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Heather Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Heather Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Heather Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Heather Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Heather Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Heather Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Heather Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Heather Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Heather Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Heather Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Heather Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Heather Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Heather Gray reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Heather Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Heather Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Heather Gray reads noticeably lighter