Salem Blue vs Snowbound
Where Salem Blue belongs to PPG's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Salem Blue belongs to the blue family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Salem Blue (LRV 38), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Salem Blue vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salem Blue 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 Salem Blue comparisons
See how Salem Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
