Shakespeare Tan vs Denim Drift

Shakespeare TanBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 36.0Very different colors

Where Shakespeare Tan belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Shakespeare Tan reads as beige, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shakespeare Tan (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shakespeare Tan 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 36.0, 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

Shakespeare Tan
Benjamin Moore · 228
Hex#CAB88C
LRV47.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number228
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Shakespeare Tan vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shakespeare Tan 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 Shakespeare Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Shakespeare Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shakespeare Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Shakespeare Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Shakespeare Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Shakespeare Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Shakespeare Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Shakespeare Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Shakespeare Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Shakespeare Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Shakespeare Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shakespeare Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Shakespeare Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shakespeare Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Shakespeare Tan
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Shakespeare Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Shakespeare Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Shakespeare Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Shakespeare Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Shakespeare Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Shakespeare Tan reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Shakespeare Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Shakespeare Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Shakespeare Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Shakespeare Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Shakespeare Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Shakespeare Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Shakespeare Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Shakespeare Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Shakespeare Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Shakespeare Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Shakespeare Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Shakespeare Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Shakespeare Tan is the lighter choice