Saint Martin Sand vs Denim Drift

Saint Martin SandBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 29.2Very different colors

Saint Martin Sand (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Saint Martin Sand belongs to the beige family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. The 22-point LRV gap — 49 for Saint Martin Sand vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Saint Martin Sand will open up a space more effectively. Where Saint Martin Sand leans red, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.2 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

Saint Martin Sand
Benjamin Moore · 2164-50
Hex#D1B7A3
LRV49.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2164-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Saint Martin Sand vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saint Martin Sand 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 Saint Martin Sand comparisons

See how Saint Martin Sand stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Saint Martin Sand
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Saint Martin Sand
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Saint Martin Sand
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Saint Martin Sand
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Saint Martin Sand
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Saint Martin Sand reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Saint Martin Sand
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Saint Martin Sand
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Saint Martin Sand
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Saint Martin Sand
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Saint Martin Sand
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Saint Martin Sand
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Saint Martin Sand reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Saint Martin Sand
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Saint Martin Sand
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Saint Martin Sand
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Saint Martin Sand
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Piazza
Saint Martin Sand
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Saint Martin Sand
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Saint Martin Sand
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Saint Martin Sand reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Saint Martin Sand
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Saint Martin Sand reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Saint Martin Sand
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Saint Martin Sand
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Saint Martin Sand
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Saint Martin Sand
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Saint Martin Sand reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Saint Martin Sand
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Saint Martin Sand
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Saint Martin Sand
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Saint Martin Sand reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Saint Martin Sand
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Saint Martin Sand
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Saint Martin Sand
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Saint Martin Sand
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Saint Martin Sand is the lighter choice