Kensington Green vs Denim Drift

Kensington GreenBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 17.5Distinct difference

Kensington Green (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Kensington Green reads as blue-green, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 45 for Kensington Green vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Kensington Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Kensington Green leans green and blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Kensington Green vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Kensington Green 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.

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. Kensington Green 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

Kensington Green
Benjamin Moore · 710
Hex#9AB9B5
LRV45.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number710
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Kensington Green vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Kensington Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Kensington Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

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

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Kensington Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Kensington Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Kensington Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Kensington Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Kensington Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Kensington Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Kensington Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Kensington Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Kensington Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Kensington Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Kensington Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Kensington Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Kensington Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Kensington Green reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Kensington Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Kensington Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

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

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Kensington Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Kensington Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Kensington Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Kensington Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Kensington Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Kensington Green reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Kensington Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Kensington Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Kensington Green is the lighter choice