Denim Drift vs Modern Lavender
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Modern Lavender is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Modern Lavender (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Modern Lavender is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.4, 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 Modern Lavender Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Modern Lavender 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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