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Adrift

37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Adrift 7608 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #87AAB9, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Atmosphere from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Adrift Technical Profile

HEX Code#87AAB9
RGB135, 170, 185
LRV37.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Adrift in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Adrift in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAdrift
Nearly identical
BehrAtmosphere

Atmosphere

Behr

Nearly identical

Abstract Idea

Kilz

Nearly identical

Lucy Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Blue Wings

Dutch Boy

Very similar

New Borns Eyes

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Lake Winnipeg

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Brussels Blue

PPG

Very similar

Maracay Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

Chicago Skyline

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Adrift

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Adrift

#87AAB9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Adrift

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Favorite Jeans

Complement

Wild Frontier

Adrift Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Robust Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Adrift.

Aquitaine

Sherwin-Williams · 9057

#88ABB4

Notable Hue

Sherwin-Williams · 6521

#8BA7BB

Open Seas

Sherwin-Williams · 6500

#83AFBC

Baby Blue Eyes

Sherwin-Williams · 9070

#83A2B4

Favorite Jeans

Sherwin-Williams · 9147

#8AA3B1

Cosmos

Sherwin-Williams · 6528

#8EA9C2

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

Mauve Bauhaus

Benjamin Moore · 1407

#5F5485

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

Adrift — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Adrift have?
Adrift by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Adrift in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adrift from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adrift are Atmosphere by Behr (a near-identical match), Abstract Idea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lucy Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adrift's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adrift?
Adrift has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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