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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 add character and warmth 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

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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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house and living room.

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

Adrift
Adrift
Extra White
Extra White
Adrift vs Extra White
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Extra White
7006 · LRV 86

Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
Stonebriar
Adrift vs Stonebriar
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Stonebriar
7693 · LRV 43

A 6-point LRV gap (43 vs 37) makes Stonebriar the marginally brighter of the two.

Adrift
Adrift
Mudslide
Adrift vs Mudslide
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Mudslide
9113 · LRV 25

A 12-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Adrift the marginally brighter of the two.

Trim Color

Adrift
Adrift
Extra White
Extra White
Adrift vs Extra White
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Extra White
7006 · LRV 86

Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Similar Colors

Adrift
Adrift
Resolute Blue
Resolute Blue
Adrift vs Resolute Blue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Resolute Blue
6507 · LRV 40

With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Aquitaine
Aquitaine
Adrift vs Aquitaine
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Aquitaine
9057 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Adrift
Adrift
Open Seas
Open Seas
Adrift vs Open Seas
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Open Seas
6500 · LRV 39

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Adrift
Adrift
Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
Adrift vs Baby Blue Eyes
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Baby Blue Eyes
9070 · LRV 34

Adrift reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Adrift
Adrift
Powder Blue
Adrift vs Powder Blue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Powder Blue
2863 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Favorite Jeans
Favorite Jeans
Adrift vs Favorite Jeans
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Favorite Jeans
9147 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Respite
Respite
Adrift vs Respite
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Respite
6514 · LRV 43

Respite reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Adrift
Adrift
Notable Hue
Notable Hue
Adrift vs Notable Hue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Notable Hue
6521 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 37 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Meditative
Meditative
Adrift vs Meditative
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Meditative
6227 · LRV 38

With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Faded Flaxflower
Faded Flaxflower
Adrift vs Faded Flaxflower
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Faded Flaxflower
9146 · LRV 44

A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 37) makes Faded Flaxflower the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Adrift
Adrift
Mauve Tinge
Adrift vs Mauve Tinge
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Mauve Tinge
6280 · LRV 76

Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
Studio Mauve
Studio Mauve
Adrift vs Studio Mauve
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 37, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Adrift
Adrift
Truly Taupe
Truly Taupe
Adrift vs Truly Taupe
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Adrift
Adrift
Heavenly White
Heavenly White
Adrift vs Heavenly White
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81

Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
Original White
Adrift vs Original White
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Original White
7077 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 37, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Adrift
Adrift
Palisade
Adrift vs Palisade
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
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Palisade
7635 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Adrift
Adrift
Griffin
Griffin
Adrift vs Griffin
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13

At LRV 37 vs 13, Adrift is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Adrift
Adrift
Windy Blue
Windy Blue
Adrift vs Windy Blue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Windy Blue
6240 · LRV 48

Windy Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Adrift
Adrift
Faded Flaxflower
Faded Flaxflower
Adrift vs Faded Flaxflower
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Faded Flaxflower
9146 · LRV 44

A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 37) makes Faded Flaxflower the marginally brighter of the two.

Adrift
Adrift
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Adrift vs Sleepy Hollow
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Sleepy Hollow
9145 · LRV 57

Sleepy Hollow reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
Billowy Breeze
Billowy Breeze
Adrift vs Billowy Breeze
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Billowy Breeze
9055 · LRV 55

Billowy Breeze reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
French Moire
French Moire
Adrift vs French Moire
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
French Moire
9056 · LRV 47

A 10-point LRV gap (47 vs 37) makes French Moire the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Adrift
Adrift
Georgian Revival Blue
Georgian Revival Blue
Adrift vs Georgian Revival Blue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Georgian Revival Blue
7609 · LRV 24

At LRV 37 vs 24, Adrift is decisively the brighter choice.

Adrift
Adrift
Inky Blue
Inky Blue
Adrift vs Inky Blue
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Inky Blue
9149 · LRV 15

Adrift reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 15), opening up a space where Inky Blue encloses it.

Adrift
Adrift
Blue Cruise
Blue Cruise
Adrift vs Blue Cruise
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Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Blue Cruise
7606 · LRV 26

Adrift reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Adrift
Adrift
Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
Adrift vs Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Baby Blue Eyes
9070 · LRV 34

Adrift reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Adrift
Adrift
Manitou Blue
Manitou Blue
Adrift vs Manitou Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Adrift
7608 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Manitou Blue
6501 · LRV 26

Adrift reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

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