Misty Lilac vs Denim Drift

Misty LilacBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 34.8Very different colors

Misty Lilac is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Misty Lilac belongs to the purple family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. At LRV 78 vs 27, Misty Lilac will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Misty Lilac's purple character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 34.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 2071-70
LRV78.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2071-70
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Misty Lilac vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Lilac 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 Misty Lilac comparisons

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

Ammonite
Misty Lilac
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Misty Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

White Dove
Misty Lilac
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

A 5-point LRV gap (83 vs 78) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron Ore
Misty Lilac
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 6, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Misty Lilac
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Misty Lilac
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Misty Lilac
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 78 vs 52, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Misty Lilac
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Misty Lilac
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 58, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Misty Lilac
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Misty Lilac
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Misty Lilac
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 55, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Misty Lilac
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 78 vs 13, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Misty Lilac
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 44, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Misty Lilac
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Artichoke
Misty Lilac
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Misty Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 66, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Misty Lilac
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

A 4-point LRV gap (78 vs 74) makes Misty Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Misty Lilac
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

A 5-point LRV gap (83 vs 78) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.

Pigeon
Misty Lilac
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Misty Lilac
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 12, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Misty Lilac
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 8, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Misty Lilac
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

A 10-point LRV gap (78 vs 68) makes Misty Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.

Dix Blue
Misty Lilac
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Misty Lilac
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Misty Lilac
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Misty Lilac
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 12, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Misty Lilac
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Misty Lilac
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 45, Misty Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Misty Lilac
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Misty Lilac
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Misty Lilac
2071-70 · LRV 78

Misty Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.