Silver grey vs Denim Drift

RAL Classic
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Dulux

Silver grey is a RAL Classic color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. At LRV 32 vs 27, Silver grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Silver grey 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 5.0Noticeable difference

Color Details

Silver grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7001
Hex#8C979C
LRV31.7
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7001
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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Silver grey vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Silver 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Silver grey has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Silver grey
RAL Classic  Silver grey RAL 7001 living room

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Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

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