Earl Blue vs Driftwood Blues
Where Earl Blue belongs to Dulux's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Driftwood Blues (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Earl Blue (LRV 41), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Earl Blue vs Driftwood Blues in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Earl Blue and Driftwood Blues are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Driftwood Blues gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Earl Blue vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earl Blue on one side and Driftwood Blues 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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