Denim Drift vs Stay in Lime
Where Denim Drift belongs to Dulux's range, Stay in Lime is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Denim Drift belongs to the blue-grey family and Stay in Lime to the yellow family. Stay in Lime (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Denim Drift runs cool while Stay in Lime is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.5, 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 Stay in Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Denim Drift on one side and Stay in Lime 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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