Hidden Sapphire vs Denim Drift

Hidden SapphireBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 36.7Very different colors

Hidden Sapphire (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hidden Sapphire belongs to the blue family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 21-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 6 for Hidden Sapphire — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Hidden Sapphire leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 36.7 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.

Hidden Sapphire vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Hidden Sapphire 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. Denim Drift reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hidden Sapphire.

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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. Denim Drift 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

Hidden Sapphire
Benjamin Moore · CSP-690
Hex#023B4E
LRV6.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-690
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Hidden Sapphire vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Sapphire 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 Hidden Sapphire comparisons

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

White Dove
Hidden Sapphire
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hidden Sapphire
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hidden Sapphire
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Hidden Sapphire
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Hidden Sapphire
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Hidden Sapphire
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Hidden Sapphire
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Hidden Sapphire
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Hidden Sapphire
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hidden Sapphire
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Hidden Sapphire
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Hidden Sapphire
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Hidden Sapphire
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Hidden Sapphire
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Hidden Sapphire
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Hidden Sapphire
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Hidden Sapphire
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Hidden Sapphire
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Hidden Sapphire
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Hidden Sapphire
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hidden Sapphire reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Hidden Sapphire
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Hidden Sapphire
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Hidden Sapphire
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hidden Sapphire
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Hidden Sapphire
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Hidden Sapphire
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Hidden Sapphire
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hidden Sapphire
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hidden Sapphire
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hidden Sapphire
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter