Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist SW 9166
| Official page: | Drift of Mist SW 9166 |
| Code: | SW 9166 |
| Name: | Drift of Mist |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Renew, Top 50 Colors, Cool White, Finest Whites, Creative |
What color is Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist?
Dreamy and ethereal, Sherwin Williams SW 9166 Drift of Mist envelops any space in a soothing ambience. This delicate hue effortlessly transforms a bedroom into a serene sanctuary, creating a tranquil atmosphere for rest and relaxation. In a living room, SW 9166 lends an air of sophistication and elegance, perfect for both cozy evenings in or chic gatherings. Embracing this subtle shade in a home office promotes focus and clarity, fostering a workspace that radiates calm productivity. Wherever it is applied, Drift of Mist imbues a sense of airy freshness that effortlessly complements both modern and traditional decor styles.
Drift of Mist for bedroom (2 photos)
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Drift of Mist for living room (6 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 9166 for bathroom (10 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 9166 on kitchen cabinets (6 photos)
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Drift of Mist for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.



Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist reviews (12 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.












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What are Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist undertones?
Drift of Mist has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DCD8D0
RGB code:
220, 216, 208
Is Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist SW 9166 cool or warm?
With a hue of 40°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9166 Drift of Mist HSL code: 40, 15%, 84%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Drift of Mist
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 9166
Drift of Mist
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Drift of Mist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Drift of Mist
Drift of Mist has an LRV of 69% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 69%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dcd8d0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 216, 208 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 84.71%, 81.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 5.45% Value: 86.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 15, 84) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.82 Yellow: 5.45 Key: 13.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.284 I: 4.954 Q: -1.643 | |
| XYZ | X: 65.454 Y: 68.882 Z: 69.505 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.445 a:-0.037 b:4.424 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.445 u:2.751 v:6.645 | |
| Decimal | 14473424 | |
| Hunter Lab | 82.995, -4.468, 8.444 |
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