Plum Perfect vs Denim Drift

Plum PerfectBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 28.9Very different colors

Where Plum Perfect belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Plum Perfect reads as pink, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Perfect (LRV 18), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Plum Perfect runs red while Denim Drift is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.9, 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

Plum Perfect
Benjamin Moore · 1371
Hex#8F6483
LRV18.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1371
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Plum Perfect vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect comparisons

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

White Dove
Plum Perfect
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Plum Perfect
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Plum Perfect
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Plum Perfect reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Plum Perfect
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Plum Perfect
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Plum Perfect
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Plum Perfect
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Plum Perfect
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Plum Perfect
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Plum Perfect
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Plum Perfect reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Plum Perfect
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Plum Perfect
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Plum Perfect reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Plum Perfect
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Plum Perfect
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Plum Perfect
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Plum Perfect reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Plum Perfect
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Plum Perfect
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Plum Perfect
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Plum Perfect
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Plum Perfect
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Plum Perfect reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Plum Perfect
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Plum Perfect
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Plum Perfect
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Plum Perfect
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Plum Perfect reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Plum Perfect
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Plum Perfect
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Plum Perfect
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Plum Perfect
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Plum Perfect
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Plum Perfect
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Plum Perfect reads slightly lighter