Window grey vs Denim Drift

RAL Classic
·
Dulux

Window grey is a RAL Classic color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. At LRV 36 vs 27, Window grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Window 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 8.7Noticeable difference

Color Details

Window grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7040
Hex#989EA1
LRV35.9
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7040
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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Window grey vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Window 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. Window grey returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Window grey
Window grey RAL 7040 stairs

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Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

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