Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) records 82.58% LRV and 93 L*_HK lightness (#EDEAE5, RGB 237/234/229). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.8, a*=0.13, b*=2.78, C*=2.78, h°=87.3°) place SW 7004 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Snowbound (SW 7004) are Behr Chalk (750A-1, ΔE=0) and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, ΔE=1.17).
Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Snowbound (SW 7004) | #EDEAE5 | 82.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Chalk (750A-1) | #EDEAE5 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Behr #2 | Sweet Vanilla (780A-1) | #EEEBE6 | 84% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.21 (99.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sand Dollar (877) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sand Dollar (OC-71) | #F0EBE4 | 83.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for SW 7004: Chalk (750A-1) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 7004 with matched C*=2.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.21 match for SW 7004: Sweet Vanilla (780A-1) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Snowbound (SW 7004) with matched C*=2.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for SW 7004: Cameo White (MQ3-32) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Snowbound (SW 7004) with matched C*=3.27 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for SW 7004: Sand Dollar (877) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Snowbound (SW 7004) with +1.23 higher C*=4.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for SW 7004: Sand Dollar (OC-71) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Snowbound (SW 7004) with +1.23 higher C*=4.01 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for SW 7004: Lacey Pearl (2108-70) delivers -4 LRV points deeper than Snowbound (SW 7004) with +0.5 higher C*=3.28 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Snowbound (#EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%).
Snowbound (SW 7004, b*=2.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Snowbound (SW 7004)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7004 (2700K shifts to #FFE2C2)
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Code SW 7004 (Snowbound) reflects 82.58% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) registers J'=93.9, a'=-0.39, and b'=2.01 with HSL (37°, 18%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93 L*_HK. Because SW 7004 carries a*=0.13 red-green and b*=2.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.78, Snowbound projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7004 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Snowbound (SW 7004) holds its native #F5E8DC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7004 adapts to #FCE7D2; at 3500K halogen, Snowbound transitions to #FFE6CC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7004 warms to #FFE4C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Snowbound (SW 7004) settles at #FFE2C2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5), Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5, LRV 82%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Sweet Vanilla (780A-1, ΔE=0.21). In Benjamin Moore, Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4, LRV 83.65%) achieves ΔE2000=1.17 ahead of Sand Dollar (OC-71, ΔE=1.17). Coordinate SW 7004 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Big Chill (SW 7648) hallways, and Light French Gray (SW 55) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82.58% (#EDEAE5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93 L*_HK.
At 82.58% reflectance, Snowbound (SW 7004) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 18%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.8, a*=0.13, b*=2.78) classifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=2.78 chroma and h°=87.3° hue.
Pair Snowbound (SW 7004) with North & East Windows for SW 7004 (82.58% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Snowbound (SW 7004). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7004 shifts from #EDEAE5 toward #FFE2C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5) are Behr Chalk (750A-1, #EDEAE5) at ΔE2000=0 and Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar (877, #F0EBE4) at ΔE2000=1.17.
Both 750A-1 and 877 matches are verified against Snowbound (SW 7004) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, LRV 82.58%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Snowbound (SW 7004) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.