Black brown vs Denim Drift

RAL Classic
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Dulux

Where Black brown belongs to RAL Classic's range, Denim Drift is a Dulux color. Denim Drift (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Black brown (LRV 5), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 50.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Black brown 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 50.1Very different colors

Color Details

Black brown
RAL Classic · RAL 8022
Hex#1A1719
LRV4.6
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 8022
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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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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