Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Adrift |
| SKU | SW 7608 |
| Hex | #87AAB9 |
| RGB | 135, 170, 185 |
| HSL | 198°, 26%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Adrift
Adrift sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Adrift is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Adrift within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #87AAB9 in HSL space. Pair Adrift with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Adrift Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adrift from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7608 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Adrift
The closest Behr equivalent of Adrift is Atmosphere (QE-51). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Atmosphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Atmosphere swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Adrift
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is New Born's Eyes (1663), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Adrift without repainting risk. See the full New Born's Eyes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adrift
At Valspar, the closest color to Adrift is Coventry Blue (4005-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coventry Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adrift
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Adrift is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adrift
At Glidden, the closest color to Adrift is Brussels Blue (70BG 38/143) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brussels Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adrift
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Adrift is Jazz Blue (336-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jazz Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adrift
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adrift is Swimming Hole (HGSW 2344) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swimming Hole swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adrift
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Adrift. The nearest is Stone Silver (DE5773) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Silver swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Adrift
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Winter Solstice (JG-89), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Adrift without repainting risk. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Adrift
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Adrift. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adrift
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Adrift. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Adrift
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Adrift is Bewilder (C2-732) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Adrift
Clare has no exact twin of Adrift. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Adrift
Kompozit has no exact twin of Adrift. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →