Aquarius vs Snowbound

AquariusBenjamin MoorevsSnowboundSherwin-WilliamsΔE 35.4Very different colors

Aquarius is a Benjamin Moore color while Snowbound comes from Sherwin-Williams. Aquarius reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 47, Snowbound will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aquarius's blue character against Snowbound's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aquarius
Benjamin Moore · 788
Hex#7BBDE1
LRV47.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number788
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams · 7004
Hex#EDEAE5
LRV82.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7004
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Aquarius vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquarius 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 Aquarius comparisons

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

White Dove
Aquarius
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Aquarius
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Aquarius
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Aquarius
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Aquarius
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Aquarius reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Aquarius
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Aquarius
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Aquarius
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Aquarius
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Aquarius reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Aquarius
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Aquarius reads slightly lighter

Naval
Aquarius
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Aquarius
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Aquarius
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Aquarius
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Aquarius reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Aquarius
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Aquarius
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Aquarius
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Aquarius
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Aquarius
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Aquarius
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Aquarius
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Aquarius reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Aquarius
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Aquarius
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Aquarius reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Aquarius
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Aquarius
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Aquarius
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Aquarius reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Aquarius
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Aquarius is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Aquarius
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Aquarius reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Aquarius
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Aquarius
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter