Denim Drift vs Rectory Red
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Rectory Red is a Farrow & Ball color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while Rectory Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Rectory Red (LRV 11), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Rectory Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Denim Drift vs Rectory Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Rectory Red on the other.
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.
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