Color Palettes

Behr First Snow (DC-006)

A soft white with a muted, slightly gray character that keeps it gentle in bright rooms. It works as an understated wall color or trim for greige palettes. Part of the Behr Designer Collection.

First Snow · DC-006

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Soft white with a quiet gray softness.

Where to use it: Walls, bedroom, trim.

Trim: First Snow pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with First Snow on walls, trim and accents.

Tranquil Gray DC-007#D0CBC0Greige PPU24-11#B7B4ACHidden Gem N430-6A#596D69

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to First Snow from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Alabaster SW 7008Sherwin-Williams · #EDEAE0 · ΔE 1.1, nearly identicalPure White SW 7005Sherwin-Williams · #EDECE6 · ΔE 1.3, nearly identicalWhite Dove OC-17Benjamin Moore · #EFEEE5 · ΔE 1.4, nearly identicalSwiss Coffee OC-45Benjamin Moore · #EEECE1 · ΔE 1.7, nearly identical

First Snow lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with First Snow

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · First Snow
Analogous palette · First Snow
Complementary palette · First Snow
Triadic palette · First Snow
With neutrals palette · First Snow
With an accent palette · First Snow

Colors similar to First Snow

AlabasterPlatinumLinenWhite smokeOld laceOff-whiteFloral whiteEggshellGainsboroTimberwolf

More Behr whites

Swiss Coffee 12Ultra Pure White 1850Polar Bear 75Blank Canvas DC-003Whisper White HDC-MD-08Cameo White MQ3-32Silky White PPU7-12Nano White HDC-MD-06Bit of Sugar PR-W14Painter's White PPU18-08Smoky White BWC-13Whipped Cream DC-001Statement White DC-002Off White 73Cottage White 13White Veil OR-W14Navajo White 22Antique White 23Linen White 70White 52Frost 57Winter White DC-004Shoelace OR-W13Bakery Box BL-W09

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr First Snow?

The digital hex value for Behr First Snow (DC-006) is #ECEAE2, which is rgb(236, 234, 226). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of First Snow?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr First Snow, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is First Snow warm or cool?

First Snow has a soft white with a quiet gray softness undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of First Snow?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr First Snow is Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.1). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of First Snow?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr First Snow is White Dove (OC-17, #EFEEE5), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.4). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.