Denim Drift vs Fired Brick
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Fired Brick is a Sherwin-Williams color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while Fired Brick reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Fired Brick (LRV 8), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Fired Brick is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 52.7, 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 Fired Brick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Fired Brick 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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