S 0500-N vs Denim Drift

NCS
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Dulux

S 0500-N (NCS) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. The 58-point LRV gap — 85 for S 0500-N vs 27 for Denim Drift — means S 0500-N will open up a space more effectively. Where S 0500-N leans warm, Denim Drift reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

S 0500-N vs Denim Drift Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 37.7Very different colors

Color Details

S 0500-N
NCS · S 0500-N
Hex#f0ede8
LRV84.9
BrandNCS
NumberS 0500-N
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
Temperaturecool
Brightnessmedium
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S 0500-N vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Seeing S 0500-N and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. S 0500-N reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.

S 0500-N
NCS S 0500-N hallway interior

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Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

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Washed Linen
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Classic Silver
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Teton Blue
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