PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsSnowboundvs Sherwin-WilliamsPure White
Why this comparison. Snowbound carries a gray whisper Pure White doesn’t — usually a walls-vs-trim pairing decision.
Snowbound and Pure White are very close (ΔE 2.39). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7004
Snowbound
#EAE8DD · LRV 83
Undertone: yellow / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7005
Pure White
#EDECE6 · LRV 84
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.39
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Pure White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Snowbound: yellow / warm
Pure White: yellow / warm
Pure White: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (83 vs 84) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Snowbound | Pure White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7004 | SW 7005 |
| Hex | #EAE8DD | #EDECE6 |
| RGB | 234, 232, 221 | 237, 236, 230 |
| LRV | 83 | 84 |
| 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 PURE WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Pure White
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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