Shark Fin vs Denim Drift

Shark FinCloverdale PaintvsDenim DriftDuluxΔE 15.3Distinct difference

Shark Fin is a Cloverdale Paint color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. Shark Fin reads as grey, while Denim Drift reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 38 vs 27, Shark Fin will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.3, 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.

Shark Fin vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Shark Fin 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. Shark Fin 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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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 Shark Fin will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Denim Drift would.

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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. Shark Fin reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.

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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 Shark Fin will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Denim Drift would.

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Color Details

Shark Fin
Cloverdale Paint · 0574
Hex#A7A59D
LRV38.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0574
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Shark Fin vs Denim Drift Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shark Fin 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 Shark Fin comparisons

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

White Dove
Shark Fin
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shark Fin
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Shark Fin
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Shark Fin
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Shark Fin
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Shark Fin reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Shark Fin
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Shark Fin
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Shark Fin
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Shark Fin
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Shark Fin
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shark Fin
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shark Fin reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Shark Fin
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shark Fin
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shark Fin reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Shark Fin
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Black grey
Shark Fin
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Piazza
Shark Fin
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Shark Fin
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Shark Fin
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Shark Fin reads slightly lighter

Senses
Shark Fin
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Shark Fin
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Shark Fin
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Shark Fin
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Shark Fin reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Shark Fin
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Shark Fin reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Shark Fin
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Shark Fin is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Shark Fin
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Shark Fin
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Shark Fin reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Shark Fin
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Shark Fin
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Shark Fin
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Shark Fin
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Shark Fin reads noticeably lighter