Royal Regatta 6 vs Driftwood Blues

Royal Regatta 6DuluxvsDriftwood BluesValsparΔE 11.0Distinct difference

Royal Regatta 6 is a Dulux color while Driftwood Blues comes from Valspar. Royal Regatta 6 reads as blue, while Driftwood Blues reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 46, Royal Regatta 6 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Royal Regatta 6
Dulux · 10BB 50/177
Hex#9CBFD7
LRV50.0
BrandDulux
Number10BB 50/177
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Driftwood Blues
Valspar · V138-3
Hex#aab7bf
LRV46.2
BrandValspar
NumberV138-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Royal Regatta 6 vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Regatta 6 on one side and Driftwood Blues on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Royal Regatta 6 comparisons

See how Royal Regatta 6 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Royal Regatta 6
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Royal Regatta 6
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Royal Regatta 6
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Royal Regatta 6
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Royal Regatta 6
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Royal Regatta 6 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Royal Regatta 6
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Royal Regatta 6
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Royal Regatta 6
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Royal Regatta 6
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Royal Regatta 6 reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Royal Regatta 6
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Royal Regatta 6 reads slightly lighter

Naval
Royal Regatta 6
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Royal Regatta 6
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Royal Regatta 6
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Royal Regatta 6
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Royal Regatta 6 reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Royal Regatta 6
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Royal Regatta 6
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Royal Regatta 6
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Royal Regatta 6
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Royal Regatta 6
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Royal Regatta 6
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Royal Regatta 6
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Royal Regatta 6
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Royal Regatta 6 reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Royal Regatta 6
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Royal Regatta 6
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Royal Regatta 6
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Royal Regatta 6
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Royal Regatta 6 reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Royal Regatta 6
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Royal Regatta 6 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Royal Regatta 6
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Royal Regatta 6
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Royal Regatta 6 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Royal Regatta 6
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter