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Adrift

We've categorized Adrift as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 9 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#87AAB9

LRV

37.27

Light Reflectance Value
37.27
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationMuted

Adrift's Color Strip

Adrift is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dockside Blue and Poolhouse. The strip spans from Dockside Blue at the lightest end to St. Bart's at the deepest. Color strip 280 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Adrift in Real Rooms

Adrift has a medium-high LRV of 37.27 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house and living room.

Color Strip 280

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Adrift on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Sherwin Williams Adrift kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets in Adrift offer a cool, serene alternative to standard white.

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SW 7608 kitchen cabinets color

Cabinetry finished in Adrift brings understated coastal charm to this kitchen.

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SW 7608 kitchen cabinets

Island cabinets in Adrift create visual interest against lighter countertops and walls.

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SW Adrift kitchen cabinets paint

Kitchen storage in Adrift balances modern functionality with timeless appeal.

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2 House Photos

In suburban environments, Adrift provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

SW Adrift house exterior paint

House exterior in Adrift presents a refined, cohesive curb appeal.

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SW Adrift house exterior color

Siding painted Adrift provides a sophisticated foundation for landscaping and accents.

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3 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Adrift acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Sherwin Williams Adrift hallway paint review

Hallway trim in Adrift connects spaces with consistent, elegant color throughout.

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Sherwin Williams Adrift hallway paint

Hallway walls painted in a serene Adrift blue create a calming passage.

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Sherwin Williams Adrift hallway color

Soft Adrift tones wrap this hallway in understated coastal tranquility.

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#87AAB9
RGB135, 170, 185
HSL198° 26% 63%
CMYK27 8 0 27
CIE LabL: 67.6 a: -8.4 b: -11.6
XYZX: 33.12 Y: 37.40 Z: 51.36
Strip280 pos. C2