Marlboro Blue vs Denim Drift

Marlboro BlueBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 16.7Distinct difference

Marlboro Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Marlboro Blue belongs to the blue family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 19-point LRV gap — 46 for Marlboro Blue vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Marlboro Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Marlboro Blue leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.7 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.

Marlboro Blue vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Marlboro Blue 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. Marlboro Blue 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

Marlboro Blue
Benjamin Moore · HC-153
Hex#95B9C6
LRV46.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-153
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Marlboro Blue vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marlboro Blue 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 Marlboro Blue comparisons

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

White Dove
Marlboro Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Marlboro Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Marlboro Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Marlboro Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Marlboro Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Marlboro Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Marlboro Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Marlboro Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Marlboro Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Marlboro Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Marlboro Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Marlboro Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Marlboro Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Marlboro Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Marlboro Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Marlboro Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Marlboro Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Marlboro Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Marlboro Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Marlboro Blue reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Marlboro Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Marlboro Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Marlboro Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Marlboro Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Marlboro Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Marlboro Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Marlboro Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Marlboro Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Marlboro Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Marlboro Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Marlboro Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Marlboro Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Marlboro Blue is the lighter choice