Denim Drift vs After the Rain
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, After the Rain is a Sherwin-Williams color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while After the Rain reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. After the Rain (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 22.1, 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 After the Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and After the Rain 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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