Orange Sky vs Denim Drift

Orange SkyBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 91.4Very different colors

Orange Sky (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Orange Sky reads as beige, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 44 for Orange Sky vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Orange Sky will open up a space more effectively. Where Orange Sky leans red, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 91.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Orange Sky
Benjamin Moore · 2018-10
Hex#FF9F00
LRV44.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2018-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Orange Sky vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orange Sky 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 Orange Sky comparisons

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

White Dove
Orange Sky
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Orange Sky
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Orange Sky
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Orange Sky
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Orange Sky
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Orange Sky
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Orange Sky
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Orange Sky
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Orange Sky
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Orange Sky
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Orange Sky
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Orange Sky
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Orange Sky
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Orange Sky
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Orange Sky
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Piazza
Orange Sky
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Orange Sky
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Orange Sky
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Orange Sky
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Orange Sky
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Orange Sky
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Orange Sky
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Orange Sky
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Orange Sky
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Orange Sky is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Orange Sky
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Orange Sky
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Orange Sky reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Orange Sky
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Orange Sky
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Orange Sky
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Orange Sky
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Orange Sky is the lighter choice