Iron Gate vs Denim Drift

Iron GateBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 16.2Distinct difference

Iron Gate (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Iron Gate belongs to the greige-grey family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 27 for Denim Drift vs 23 for Iron Gate — means Denim Drift will open up a space more effectively. Where Iron Gate leans red, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.2 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

Iron Gate
Benjamin Moore · 1545
Hex#8B8274
LRV23.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1545
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Iron Gate vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate comparisons

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

White Dove
Iron Gate
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Iron Gate
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Iron Gate
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Iron Gate reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Iron Gate
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Iron Gate
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Iron Gate
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Iron Gate
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Iron Gate
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Iron Gate
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Iron Gate
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Iron Gate reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Iron Gate
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Iron Gate
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Iron Gate reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Iron Gate
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Iron Gate
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Iron Gate
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Iron Gate reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Iron Gate
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Iron Gate
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Iron Gate
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Iron Gate
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Iron Gate
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Iron Gate reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Iron Gate
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Iron Gate
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Iron Gate reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Iron Gate
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Iron Gate
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Iron Gate reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Iron Gate
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Iron Gate
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Iron Gate
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Iron Gate
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Iron Gate
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Iron Gate
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Iron Gate reads slightly lighter