What is the HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist?

The exact hexadecimal code for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) is #DDD9D0. Its sRGB values are R: 221, G: 217, B: 208.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Drift of Mist?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist is 69. This makes it a light, luminous color that bounces significant natural light.

What is the best cheap dupe for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist?

The best budget match for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist is Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) with a 99.8% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 0), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Drift of Mist have?

Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist features Soft Warm Gray, Cream Cast, Airy Greige undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Sherwin-WilliamsCode: SW 9166Grays & Greiges

Drift of Mist

An ethereal, light warm gray that makes small rooms feel open and sunlit without looking beige.

Dominant Undertones:

Soft Warm GrayCream CastAiry Greige

Est. Price: $82/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

69/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$34/gal

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Sherwin-WilliamsSW 9166

Drift of Mist

HEX: #DDD9D0 • LRV: 69

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See Drift of Mist on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Drift of Mist#DDD9D0

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#DDD9D0

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

221, 217, 208

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

69%

Reflects Light

HSL

42°, 16%, 84%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,2,6,13

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$82/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Drift of Mist

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$340 (10 gal)

#1Benjamin Moore Alternative

99.8% Match

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Balboa Mist

Benjamin Moore (OC-27)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0

LRV Comparison:69 vs 65.5

"Flawless Match (Undetectable difference on wall)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#2Behr Alternative

98.8% Match

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Silver Drop

Behr (790E-2)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $34 per gallon

41% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.46

LRV Comparison:69 vs 67

"Flawless Match (Undetectable difference on wall)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Benjamin Moore Alternative

98% Match

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Pale Oak

Benjamin Moore (OC-20)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.81

LRV Comparison:69 vs 68.6

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#4Farrow & Ball Alternative

97.6% Match

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Ammonite

Farrow & Ball (No. 274)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):0.92

LRV Comparison:69 vs 65

"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Drift of Mist Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Benjamin Moore	Balboa Mist	OC-27	99.8%	0	$94	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Ammonite	No. 274	97.6%	0.92	$145	View Specs
Behr	Silver Drop	790E-2	98.8%	0.46	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	77.3%	5.2	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Swiss Coffee	7002-16	84.5%	3.71	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Drift of Mist

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Drift of Mist in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Drift of Mist

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist?

The official hexadecimal color code is #DDD9D0. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 221, Green: 217, Blue: 208.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Drift of Mist?

Drift of Mist has an LRV of 69. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Drift of Mist?

The closest budget alternative is Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27), scoring a 99.8% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.