Denim Drift vs S 4500-N
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, S 4500-N is a NCS color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while S 4500-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (27 vs 27), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Denim Drift runs cool while S 4500-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Denim Drift vs S 4500-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Denim Drift and S 4500-N are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. S 4500-N brings more warmth to the space, while Denim Drift keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Denim Drift vs S 4500-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and S 4500-N 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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