Yosemite Blue vs Denim Drift

Yosemite BlueBenjamin MoorevsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 28.4Very different colors

Yosemite Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Yosemite Blue reads as blue, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 33 for Yosemite Blue vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Yosemite Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Yosemite Blue leans blue, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Yosemite Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2059-40
Hex#17A1C8
LRV32.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2059-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Yosemite Blue vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Yosemite Blue
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Yosemite Blue
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Yosemite Blue is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Yosemite Blue
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Yosemite Blue
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Yosemite Blue
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Yosemite Blue
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Yosemite Blue reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Yosemite Blue
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Yosemite Blue
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Yosemite Blue is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Yosemite Blue
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Yosemite Blue reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Yosemite Blue
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Yosemite Blue
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Yosemite Blue is the lighter choice

Piazza
Yosemite Blue
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Yosemite Blue
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Yosemite Blue
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Yosemite Blue
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Yosemite Blue
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Yosemite Blue is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Yosemite Blue
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Yosemite Blue reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Yosemite Blue
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Yosemite Blue reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Yosemite Blue
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Yosemite Blue is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Yosemite Blue
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Yosemite Blue
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Yosemite Blue
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Yosemite Blue
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Yosemite Blue reads noticeably lighter