ColorplanBenjamin Moore Snow on the Mountain (1513) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), Farrow & Ball James White (No.2010) and Behr Sea Salt (780C-1). For trim, try Paper Mache (AF-25).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 82.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EDEBDD |
| RGB | 237, 235, 221 |
| HSL | 52°, 31%, 90% |
About Snow on the Mountain
Snow on the Mountain (1513) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 83, Snow on the Mountain reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Snow on the Mountain's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Floral White (OC-29); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Snow on the Mountain changes with the light
Snow on the Mountain is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Snow on the Mountain's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Snow on the Mountain will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Snow on the Mountain will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Snow on the Mountain will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Snow on the Mountain in real homes
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Snow on the Mountain equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Pointing (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Snow on the Mountain questions
What undertone does Snow on the Mountain have?
Snow on the Mountain has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Snow on the Mountain's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Snow on the Mountain a light or dark color?
Snow on the Mountain has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Snow on the Mountain reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Snow on the Mountain in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster SW 7008 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: James White No.2010 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Sea Salt 780C-1 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Snow on the Mountain?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Snow on the Mountain's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Snow on the Mountain work best?
Snow on the Mountain works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 83, Snow on the Mountain reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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