Drift of Mist vs Outrigger
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Drift of Mist belongs to the greige-grey family and Outrigger to the beige-greige family. Drift of Mist (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Outrigger (LRV 45), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Drift of Mist vs Outrigger in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Drift of Mist and Outrigger in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Drift of Mist will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Outrigger would.
Color Details
Drift of Mist vs Outrigger Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drift of Mist on one side and Outrigger on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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