PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsSnowboundvs Benjamin MooreWhite Dove
Why this comparison. Cross-brand soft whites at nearly the same depth; White Dove warmer, Snowbound grayer.
Snowbound and White Dove are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.77). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7004
Snowbound
#EAE8DD · LRV 83
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-17
White Dove
#F0EFE2 · LRV 85
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.77
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
White Dove is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Snowbound: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
White Dove: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (83 vs 85) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Snowbound | White Dove |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7004 | OC-17 |
| Hex | #EAE8DD | #F0EFE2 |
| RGB | 234, 232, 221 | 240, 239, 226 |
| LRV | 83 | 85 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK SNOWBOUND
Sherwin-Williams Snowbound
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK WHITE DOVE
Benjamin Moore White Dove
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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