Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist SW 9166
| Code: | SW 9166 |
| Name: | Drift of Mist |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
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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)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Drift of Mist for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9166 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist reviews
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?
warm
cool
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9166 Drift of Mist
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