Yorktowne Green vs Denim Drift

Yorktowne GreenBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 21.1Distinct difference

Yorktowne Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Yorktowne Green belongs to the blue-green family and Denim Drift to the blue-grey family. At LRV 27 vs 11, Denim Drift will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Yorktowne Green's blue character against Denim Drift's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Yorktowne Green vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Yorktowne Green 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. Denim Drift returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Yorktowne GreenBenjamin Moore Yorktowne Green Living Room

@lemontine.design

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@melshousetohome

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Denim Drift will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Yorktowne Green would.

Yorktowne GreenBedroom

@sarahglenninteriors

Denim DriftDulux Denim Drift bedroom color review

@the_interior_lens

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Denim Drift reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Yorktowne Green.

Yorktowne GreenYorktowne Green Dining Room

@melublansky

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@the_end_terrace

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Denim Drift will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Yorktowne Green would.

Denim DriftDulux Denim Drift bathroom color review

@homefunkyhome

Color Details

Yorktowne Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-133
Hex#465A5D
LRV11.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-133
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Yorktowne Green vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yorktowne Green 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 Yorktowne Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Yorktowne Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Yorktowne Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Yorktowne Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Yorktowne Green reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Yorktowne Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Yorktowne Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Yorktowne Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Yorktowne Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Yorktowne Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Yorktowne Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Yorktowne Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Yorktowne Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Yorktowne Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Yorktowne Green reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Yorktowne Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Yorktowne Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Yorktowne Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Yorktowne Green reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Yorktowne Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Yorktowne Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Yorktowne Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Yorktowne Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Yorktowne Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Yorktowne Green reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Yorktowne Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Yorktowne Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Yorktowne Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Yorktowne Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Yorktowne Green reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Yorktowne Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Yorktowne Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Yorktowne Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Yorktowne Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Yorktowne Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Yorktowne Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter