Denim Drift vs Tainted Gold
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Tainted Gold is a PPG color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while Tainted Gold reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tainted Gold (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 50.2, 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 Tainted Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Tainted Gold 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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