Snow on the Mountain vs Sterling Shadow
Snow on the Mountain (Benjamin Moore) and Sterling Shadow (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Snow on the Mountain belongs to the beige-yellow family and Sterling Shadow to the yellow family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 80 vs 81 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Snow on the Mountain vs Sterling Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snow on the Mountain on one side and Sterling Shadow 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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