Dusty grey vs Denim Drift

RAL Classic
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Dulux

Dusty grey is a RAL Classic color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. At LRV 27 vs 23, Denim Drift will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Dusty grey 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 9.8Noticeable difference

Color Details

Dusty grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7037
Hex#7A7B7A
LRV22.9
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7037
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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Dusty grey vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Dusty grey and Denim Drift are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Denim Drift gives the walls a little more lift.

Dusty grey
Dusty grey RAL 7037 bathroom cabinets

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Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift bathroom color review

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