Waterfall vs Snowbound
Waterfall (Benjamin Moore) and Snowbound (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Waterfall reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 83 for Snowbound vs 55 for Waterfall — means Snowbound will open up a space more effectively. Where Waterfall leans blue, Snowbound reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Waterfall vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Waterfall 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.
More Waterfall comparisons
See how Waterfall stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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A 5-point LRV gap (60 vs 55) makes Agreeable Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
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A 12-point LRV gap (55 vs 43) makes Waterfall the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 55 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 55 vs 7, Waterfall is decisively the brighter choice.