Shark Gray vs Denim Drift

Shark GrayBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 7.0Noticeable difference

Shark Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Shark Gray belongs to the grey family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. At LRV 27 vs 23, Denim Drift will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Shark Gray's blue character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Shark Gray vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Shark Gray and Denim Drift are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Drift gives the walls a little more lift.

Shark GrayBenjamin Moore 2134-40 bedroom color

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Color Details

Shark Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2134-40
Hex#7E8283
LRV23.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2134-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Shark Gray vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shark Gray 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 Shark Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Shark Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shark Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Shark Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shark Gray reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Shark Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Shark Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Shark Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Shark Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Shark Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Shark Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Shark Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shark Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Shark Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Shark Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shark Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Shark Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Shark Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Shark Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Shark Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Shark Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Shark Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Shark Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Shark Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Shark Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Shark Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Shark Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Shark Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Shark Gray reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Shark Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Shark Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Shark Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Shark Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Shark Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Shark Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Shark Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Shark Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Shark Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Shark Gray reads slightly lighter