Icy Morn vs Snowbound
Where Icy Morn belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Icy Morn belongs to the green family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Icy Morn (LRV 66), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Icy Morn runs green while Snowbound is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Icy Morn vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icy Morn on one side and Snowbound on the other.
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.
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