Denim Drift vs Purple Passage
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Purple Passage is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Passage (LRV 12), a difference of 15 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 21.5, 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 Purple Passage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Purple Passage 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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