Metro Gray vs Snowbound
Metro Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Snowbound (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Metro Gray reads as grey, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 24-point LRV gap — 83 for Snowbound vs 58 for Metro Gray — means Snowbound will open up a space more effectively. Where Metro Gray leans yellow, Snowbound reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 11.7 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.
Metro Gray vs Snowbound in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Metro Gray 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray 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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