Explorer Khaki vs Snowbound

Explorer KhakiBehrvsSnowboundSherwin-WilliamsΔE 24.5Distinct difference

Explorer Khaki (Behr) and Snowbound (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 41-point LRV gap — 83 for Snowbound vs 42 for Explorer Khaki — means Snowbound will open up a space more effectively. Where Explorer Khaki leans red, Snowbound reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Explorer Khaki vs Snowbound in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Explorer Khaki and Snowbound in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Explorer Khaki
Behr · N330-4
Hex#b6ac95
LRV41.5
BrandBehr
NumberN330-4
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams · 7004
Hex#EDEAE5
LRV82.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7004
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Explorer Khaki vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Explorer Khaki on one side and Snowbound on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Explorer Khaki comparisons

See how Explorer Khaki stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Explorer Khaki
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Explorer Khaki
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Explorer Khaki
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Explorer Khaki
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Explorer Khaki
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Explorer Khaki reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Explorer Khaki
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Explorer Khaki
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Explorer Khaki
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Explorer Khaki
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Explorer Khaki reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Explorer Khaki
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Explorer Khaki
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Explorer Khaki
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Explorer Khaki
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Explorer Khaki
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Explorer Khaki
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Explorer Khaki
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Explorer Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Explorer Khaki
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Explorer Khaki
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Explorer Khaki
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Explorer Khaki
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Explorer Khaki
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Explorer Khaki
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Explorer Khaki
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Explorer Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Explorer Khaki
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Explorer Khaki
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Explorer Khaki
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Explorer Khaki reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Explorer Khaki
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Explorer Khaki is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Explorer Khaki
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Explorer Khaki reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Explorer Khaki
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Explorer Khaki
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Explorer Khaki vs Snowbound Paint Color Comparison