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Snowbound vs Wevet

Sherwin-Williams Snowbound SW 7004 compared with Farrow & Ball Wevet No.273

Snowbound is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Wevet. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Snowbound on the left and Wevet on the right
Snowbound · Sherwin-WilliamsWevet · Farrow & BallPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.6 · Very close

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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SnowboundWevet
BrandSherwin-WilliamsFarrow & Ball
CodeSW 7004No.273
LRV8383
Undertoneneutralneutral
FamilyWhiteWhite
HEX#EDEAE5#ECEBE9
Good forwhole-house walls, living roomswhole-house walls, living rooms

Questions

What is the difference between Snowbound and Wevet?

Snowbound is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Wevet. Both have almost no visible undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Snowbound or Wevet?

They have the same LRV (83), so they're equally light.

How does Snowbound compare to Wevet in a north-facing room?

Snowbound may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing. Wevet is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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