Sylvan Mist vs Denim Drift

Sylvan MistBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 22.8Distinct difference

Sylvan Mist is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Sylvan Mist reads as green-grey, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 54 vs 27, Sylvan Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sylvan Mist's green character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Sylvan Mist vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Sylvan Mist and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Sylvan Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Sylvan Mist
Benjamin Moore · CSP-740
Hex#B7C6BE
LRV53.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-740
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Sylvan Mist vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sylvan Mist 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 Sylvan Mist comparisons

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

White Dove
Sylvan Mist
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sylvan Mist
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Sylvan Mist
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sylvan Mist
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Sylvan Mist
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sylvan Mist reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sylvan Mist
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Sylvan Mist
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sylvan Mist
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Sylvan Mist
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sylvan Mist
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sylvan Mist
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sylvan Mist reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sylvan Mist
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sylvan Mist
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Sylvan Mist
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Sylvan Mist
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sylvan Mist
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Sylvan Mist
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Sylvan Mist
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sylvan Mist reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sylvan Mist
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Sylvan Mist reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sylvan Mist
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sylvan Mist
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Sylvan Mist
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sylvan Mist
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Sylvan Mist
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sylvan Mist
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Sylvan Mist reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Sylvan Mist
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sylvan Mist reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sylvan Mist
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Sylvan Mist
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sylvan Mist
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sylvan Mist
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sylvan Mist is the lighter choice