Drift of Mist 9166 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DCD8D0, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #DCD8D0 · 9166
Drift of Mist
69%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#DCD8D0
RGB220, 216, 208
Estimated LRV68.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Drift of Mist
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Silent Smoke
PPG
#DBD7CE
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Slush
Valspar
#DED9D0
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Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
#DEDAD1
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Silver Drop
Behr
#DDDAD2
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Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
#DBD7CD
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Polished
Hirshfield's
#DED8CE
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Sierra Snow
Vista Paint
#DED8CE
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Foggy Skies
Kilz
#DAD7CD
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Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
#DFD9D2
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Colors That Work With Drift of Mist
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Drift of Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drift of Mist are Silent Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Ammonite by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Slush by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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