Gray Whisper vs Snowbound

Gray WhisperPPGvsSnowboundSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.3Noticeable difference

Gray Whisper is a PPG color while Snowbound comes from Sherwin-Williams. Gray Whisper reads as grey-white, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 78, Snowbound will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gray Whisper
PPG · PPG1014-2
Hex#e6e4e4
LRV78.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1014-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams · 7004
Hex#EDEAE5
LRV82.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7004
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Gray Whisper vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Whisper on one side and Snowbound 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.

More Gray Whisper comparisons

See how Gray Whisper stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Gray Whisper
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Gray Whisper
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Gray Whisper reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Gray Whisper
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gray Whisper
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Gray Whisper
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Gray Whisper
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Gray Whisper
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Gray Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Gray Whisper
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Gray Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gray Whisper
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

French Gray
Gray Whisper
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Naval
Gray Whisper
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gray Whisper
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Gray Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Gray Whisper
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Gray Whisper
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Pure White
Gray Whisper
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Gray Whisper
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Gray Whisper
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Gray Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Gray Whisper
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Gray Whisper reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Gray Whisper
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Gray Whisper
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Gray Whisper reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Gray Whisper
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Calamine
Gray Whisper
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Gray Whisper reads slightly lighter

Treron
Gray Whisper
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Gray Whisper
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Gray Whisper
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gray Whisper
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Gray Whisper
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gray Whisper
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gray Whisper is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Gray Whisper
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Gray Whisper reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Gray Whisper
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Gray Whisper reads slightly lighter