PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsDrift of Mist
Why this comparison. Drift of Mist is the lighter, slightly cooler cousin — the usual pivot when Agreeable Gray feels too warm.
Agreeable Gray and Drift of Mist are very close (ΔE 4.23). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 9166
Drift of Mist
#DCD8D0 · LRV 69
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
4.23
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Drift of Mist is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Drift of Mist: red-orange / warm
Drift of Mist: red-orange / warm
Drift of Mist is slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 60, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Agreeable Gray | Drift of Mist |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7029 | SW 9166 |
| Hex | #D1CABC | #DCD8D0 |
| RGB | 209, 202, 188 | 220, 216, 208 |
| LRV | 60 | 69 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK AGREEABLE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK DRIFT OF MIST
Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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