ColorplanDrift of Mist
SW 9166 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 69 · light
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27), Farrow & Ball Ammonite (No.274) and Behr Silver Drop (790C-2). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 68.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCD8D0 |
| RGB | 220, 216, 208 |
| HSL | 40°, 15%, 84% |
About Drift of Mist
Drift of Mist (SW 9166) is a light warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 69, Drift of Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Drift of Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to City Loft (SW 7631); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Drift of Mist changes with the light
Drift of Mist has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Drift of Mist will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Drift of Mist will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Drift of Mist close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Drift of Mist will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Drift of Mist in real homes
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Drift of Mist equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Light Pewter (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Skimming Stone (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Drift of Mist questions
What undertone does Drift of Mist have?
Drift of Mist has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Drift of Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Drift of Mist a light or dark color?
Drift of Mist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Drift of Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Drift of Mist in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Balboa Mist OC-27 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No.274 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Silver Drop 790C-2 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Drift of Mist?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Drift of Mist's undertone.
Where does Drift of Mist work best?
Drift of Mist works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 69, Drift of Mist has visible color without darkening a room much.
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