Ref. #DFEFEB · 670
Drifting Tide
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Drifting Tide Technical Profile
What color is Drifting Tide? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #DFEFEB. Colors similar to Drifting Tide include Vista Paint Bay Breeze, Valspar Cool Elegance, Vista Paint Aqua Silence. Drifting Tide has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Drifting Tide reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Drifting Tide
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drifting Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drifting Tide
#DFEFEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drifting Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drifting Tide Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Drifting Tide.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Drifting Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drifting Tide have?
Drifting Tide by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Drifting Tide from other brands?
The closest matches are Bay Breeze by Vista Paint (#DDEDE9), Cool Elegance by Valspar (#DDEEEA), Aqua Silence by Vista Paint (#E0F0ED). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Drifting Tide?
Drifting Tide has an LRV of 83.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Drifting Tide
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Drifting Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.