Navy Masterpiece vs Denim Drift

Navy MasterpieceBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 24.2Distinct difference

Where Navy Masterpiece belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Navy Masterpiece (LRV 9), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 24.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Navy Masterpiece
Benjamin Moore · 1652
Hex#435155
LRV9.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1652
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Navy Masterpiece vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Navy Masterpiece 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 Navy Masterpiece comparisons

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

White Dove
Navy Masterpiece
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Navy Masterpiece
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Navy Masterpiece
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Navy Masterpiece reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Navy Masterpiece
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Navy Masterpiece
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Navy Masterpiece
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Navy Masterpiece
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Navy Masterpiece
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Navy Masterpiece
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Navy Masterpiece
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Navy Masterpiece
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Navy Masterpiece
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Navy Masterpiece
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Navy Masterpiece
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Navy Masterpiece
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Navy Masterpiece
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Navy Masterpiece
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Navy Masterpiece
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Navy Masterpiece
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Navy Masterpiece
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Navy Masterpiece reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Navy Masterpiece
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Navy Masterpiece
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Navy Masterpiece
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Navy Masterpiece
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Navy Masterpiece
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Navy Masterpiece
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Navy Masterpiece
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Navy Masterpiece
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Navy Masterpiece
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Navy Masterpiece
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter