Thornton Sage vs Denim Drift

Thornton SageBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 31.0Very different colors

Thornton Sage (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Thornton Sage reads as green-yellow, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 66 for Thornton Sage vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Thornton Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Thornton Sage leans green, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Thornton Sage vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Thornton Sage 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.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Thornton Sage 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

Thornton Sage
Benjamin Moore · 464
Hex#D2D9CA
LRV66.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number464
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Thornton Sage vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thornton Sage 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 Thornton Sage comparisons

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

White Dove
Thornton Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Thornton Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Thornton Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Thornton Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Thornton Sage reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Thornton Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Thornton Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Thornton Sage reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Thornton Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Thornton Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Thornton Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Thornton Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Thornton Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Thornton Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Thornton Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Thornton Sage
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Thornton Sage
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Piazza
Thornton Sage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Thornton Sage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Thornton Sage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Senses
Thornton Sage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Thornton Sage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Thornton Sage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Thornton Sage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Thornton Sage
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Thornton Sage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Thornton Sage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Thornton Sage reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Thornton Sage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Thornton Sage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Thornton Sage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Thornton Sage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Thornton Sage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Thornton Sage is the lighter choice