Surf Blue vs Denim Drift

Surf BlueBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 24.1Distinct difference

Surf Blue is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Surf Blue reads as blue, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 18, Denim Drift will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Surf Blue's blue character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Surf Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2056-30
LRV18.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2056-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Surf Blue vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf Blue 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 Surf Blue comparisons

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

Ammonite
Surf Blue
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

White Dove
Surf Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 83 vs 18, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Ore
Surf Blue
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 18 vs 6, Surf Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Surf Blue
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Surf Blue
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Evergreen Fog reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Mizzle
Surf Blue
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 18, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Surf Blue
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Surf Blue
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 58 vs 18, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Surf Blue
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Naval
Surf Blue
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Surf Blue reflects far more light (LRV 18 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Surf Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 55 vs 18, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Surf Blue
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Surf Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Hardwick White
Surf Blue
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 44 vs 18, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Surf Blue
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Artichoke
Surf Blue
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Surf Blue
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 66 vs 18, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Surf Blue
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 74 vs 18, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.

Snowbound
Surf Blue
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 18, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Pigeon
Surf Blue
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Pigeon reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Pewter Green
Surf Blue
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

A 6-point LRV gap (18 vs 12) makes Surf Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Duck Green
Surf Blue
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

A 10-point LRV gap (18 vs 8) makes Surf Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Skimming Stone
Surf Blue
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 68 vs 18, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Surf Blue
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Surf Blue
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Surf Blue vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Surf Blue
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Surf Blue vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Surf Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

A 6-point LRV gap (18 vs 12) makes Surf Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Livid
Surf Blue
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Surf Blue vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage
Surf Blue
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

At LRV 45 vs 18, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Surf Blue
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 18), opening up a space where Surf Blue encloses it.

Pine Needle
Surf Blue
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Surf Blue
2056-30 · LRV 18

Surf Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.