Sharkskin vs Denim Drift

PPG
·
Dulux

Where Sharkskin belongs to PPG's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Sharkskin (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Denim Drift (LRV 27), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Sharkskin vs Denim Drift Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 19.4Distinct difference

Color Details

Sharkskin
PPG · PPG1025-4
Hex#b1aa9c
LRV40.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1025-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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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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