Rain vs Denim Drift

Tikkurila
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Dulux

Rain is a Tikkurila color while Denim Drift comes from Dulux. At LRV 44 vs 27, Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Rain 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 15.3Distinct difference

Color Details

Rain
Tikkurila · J490
Hex#A5B3C2
LRV43.8
BrandTikkurila
NumberJ490
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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Rain vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Seeing Rain and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. 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. Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Rain
Tikkurila Rain J490 living room

@viljapuuroa

Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

@melshousetohome

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