Denim Drift vs Reflection
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Reflection is a Sherwin-Williams color. Denim Drift reads as blue-grey, while Reflection reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Reflection (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Reflection is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Denim Drift vs Reflection in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Denim Drift and Reflection in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Reflection reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.
Color Details
Denim Drift vs Reflection Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Reflection 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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