Snowfall White vs Soft White paint color comparison

Snowfall White vs Soft White

Snowfall WhiteBenjamin MoorevsSoft WhiteBenjamin MooreΔE 5.7 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Snowfall White belongs to the white-yellow family and Soft White to the beige-white family. Snowfall White (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than Soft White (LRV 83), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Snowfall White runs yellow while Soft White is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.7 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.

Color Details

Snowfall White
Benjamin Moore · OC-118
LRV89.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-118
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soft White
Benjamin Moore · 2170-70
LRV83.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2170-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Snowfall White vs Soft White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snowfall White on one side and Soft White 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.