Paint Color Lab Drift of Mist SW 9166
Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) has an LRV of 69. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) is its nearest color match.
- LRV
- 69light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #DCD8D0
- RGB
- 220, 216, 208
- CIE Lab
- 86.5 / -0.0 / 4.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Drift of Mist in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Mist BM OC-27 | Benjamin Moore | 65.53 | 1.1 | very close |
| Dove Behr HDC-MD-21 | Behr | 66 | 1.1 | very close |
| Light Pewter BM 1464 | Benjamin Moore | 67.52 | 1.2 | very close |
| Campfire Ash Behr N320-1 | Behr | 69 | 1.4 | very close |
| Tempered Gray Valspar 4004-1A | Valspar | 64.93 | 1.6 | very close |
| Seashell Gray Valspar 4003-1A | Valspar | 69.25 | 1.8 | very close |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Whiskers PPG 1025-3 | PPG | 60 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
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Drift of Mist on a wall
About Drift of Mist
Drift of Mist LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166) has an LRV of 69, placing it in the light range of the greige color family. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a surface reflects. An LRV of 69 indicates that this color reflects a substantial amount of light compared with darker paints, though actual room brightness depends on windows and other surfaces. Drift of Mist has a calculated warm yellow undertone and a hex value of #DCD8D0. Its greige classification identifies it as a neutral between gray and beige, while the warm undertone can influence how it appears beside cooler grays. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may make warm undertones less apparent; warmer light can emphasize them. Sample the paint next to existing flooring and trim. Check the color in both daylight and evening lighting before choosing a finish.
Drift of Mist in other brands
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27) is the nearest listed alternative, with an LRV of 65.53 and a ΔE of 1.1. A ΔE between 1 and 2 indicates a very close match, although the difference may become apparent when samples sit side by side. Behr Dove (HDC-MD-21) has an LRV of 66 and a ΔE of 1.1, placing it in the same very-close range. Benjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464), at LRV 67.52 and ΔE 1.2, is another very close comparison. Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) has an LRV of 69 and a ΔE of 1.4. Its matching LRV means similar measured light reflectance, not identical color. Use ΔE to assess color difference and LRV to compare brightness. Physical samples remain important because room lighting changes how neutrals appear.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Oyster White (SW 7637) has an LRV of 72, making it lighter than Drift of Mist. Its ΔE of 2.4 indicates a close but visible color difference. Sherwin-Williams Shoji White (SW 7042), at LRV 74 and ΔE 2.5, is also lighter and close rather than identical. Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77 and a ΔE of 2.6, offering a further increase in reflectance. Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010) has an LRV of 74 and a ΔE of 2.7. All four alternatives reflect more light by LRV, but their measured color differences mean they should not be treated as interchangeable. Sample each against the room’s fixed finishes, especially when coordinating adjacent neutral walls or contrasting white trim.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Drift of Mist.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.