Nickel vs Driftwood Blues
Where Nickel belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Driftwood Blues (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Nickel (LRV 39), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Nickel vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nickel on one side and Driftwood Blues on the other.
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.
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