Yarmouth Blue vs Denim Drift

Yarmouth BlueBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 22.1Distinct difference

Yarmouth Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Yarmouth Blue reads as blue, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 29-point LRV gap — 56 for Yarmouth Blue vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Yarmouth Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Yarmouth Blue leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Yarmouth Blue vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Yarmouth Blue 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

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Yarmouth Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Yarmouth Blue 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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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. Yarmouth Blue 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

Yarmouth Blue
Benjamin Moore · HC-150
Hex#B5C8C9
LRV55.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-150
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Yarmouth Blue vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Yarmouth Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Yarmouth Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Yarmouth Blue
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Yarmouth Blue
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Yarmouth Blue reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Yarmouth Blue
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Yarmouth Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Yarmouth Blue reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Yarmouth Blue
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Yarmouth Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Yarmouth Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Yarmouth Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Yarmouth Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Yarmouth Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Yarmouth Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Yarmouth Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Yarmouth Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Yarmouth Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Yarmouth Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Yarmouth Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Yarmouth Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Yarmouth Blue reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Yarmouth Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Yarmouth Blue reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Yarmouth Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Yarmouth Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Yarmouth Blue
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Yarmouth Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Yarmouth Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Yarmouth Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Yarmouth Blue reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Yarmouth Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Yarmouth Blue
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Yarmouth Blue
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Yarmouth Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Yarmouth Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Yarmouth Blue is the lighter choice