Drift of Mist 9166 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCD8D0, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silent Smoke from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCD8D0 · 9166
Drift of Mist
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Drift of Mist
Drift of Mist is a light, soft greige at LRV 69 — brighter and airier than Agreeable Gray, with a gentle warmth that keeps it from going cold. It's the pick for people who want a barely-there neutral that still has a little color to it, especially in rooms that need to feel open.
Its lightness makes it forgiving across lighting, though a faint violet base can show in cool light. It pairs with both warm and cool whites. Its closest cross-brand match is Behr Silver Drop, and it's very close to Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist.
Drift of Mist Technical Profile
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Drift of Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Drift of Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDrift of Mist
Nearly identical
PPGSilent Smoke
Silent Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Slush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Drop
Behr
Nearly identical
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sierra Snow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drift of Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drift of Mist
#DCD8D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drift of Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drift of Mist 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Drift of Mist.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Drift of Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drift of Mist have?
Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Drift of Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Drift of Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drift of Mist are Silent Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match), Ammonite by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Slush by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Drift of Mist'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 Drift of Mist?
Drift of Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Drift of Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.