Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004)

Snowbound is a quiet white that leans a touch gray rather than yellow, giving it a calm, slightly hushed feel. In strong sunlight it reads bright and neutral; in shade it can show a faint taupe or violet hint. It is a favorite for cabinets, trim and modern farmhouse exteriors.

Snowbound · SW 7004

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Soft white with a subtle gray-taupe undertone.

LRV 83: Snowbound is a very light color that reflects most of the light in a room.

Where to use it: Kitchen, bathroom, trim, exterior.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Snowbound on walls, trim and accents.

Repose Gray SW 7015#CCC9C0Iron Ore SW 7069#434341Agreeable Gray SW 7029#D1CBC1Naval SW 6244#2F3D4C

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Snowbound from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Cameo White MQ3-32Behr · #EBE8E2 · ΔE 0.9, nearly identicalStatement White DC-002Behr · #EBEBE6 · ΔE 1.1, nearly identicalDecorator's White OC-149Benjamin Moore · #EBEDEA · ΔE 2.2, nearly identicalWhite Dove OC-17Benjamin Moore · #EFEEE5 · ΔE 2.5, very close

Snowbound lighter and darker tones

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

Color palettes with Snowbound

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

Monochromatic palette · Snowbound
Analogous palette · Snowbound
Complementary palette · Snowbound
Triadic palette · Snowbound
With neutrals palette · Snowbound
With an accent palette · Snowbound

Colors similar to Snowbound

AlabasterPlatinumLinenWhite smokeOff-whiteGainsboroFloral whiteSnow whiteTimberwolfOld lace

More Sherwin-Williams whites

Alabaster SW 7008Pure White SW 7005Extra White SW 7006Greek Villa SW 7551Shoji White SW 7042Creamy SW 7012Westhighland White SW 7566High Reflective White SW 7757Origami White SW 7636Nebulous White SW 7063Ivory Lace SW 7013Dover White SW 6385Heron Plume SW 6070Kestrel White SW 7516Oyster White SW 7637White Duck SW 7010Sunbleached SW 9585Natural Choice SW 7011White Snow SW 9541

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Snowbound?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) is #EDEAE5, which is rgb(237, 234, 229). 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 Snowbound?

Sherwin-Williams Snowbound has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 83. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Snowbound is a very light color that reflects most of the light in a room.

Is Snowbound warm or cool?

Snowbound has a soft white with a subtle gray-taupe undertone 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent of Snowbound?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Snowbound is Decorator's White (OC-149, #EBEDEA), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 2.2). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Snowbound?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Snowbound is Cameo White (MQ3-32, #EBE8E2), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.