Glacial Ice vs Snowbound
Where Glacial Ice belongs to PPG's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Glacial Ice belongs to the white family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 83), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Glacial Ice vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glacial Ice 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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