Traffic grey B vs Snowbound
Where Traffic grey B belongs to RAL Classic's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Traffic grey B belongs to the grey family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Traffic grey B (LRV 11), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 58.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Traffic grey B vs Snowbound in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Traffic grey B and Snowbound in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Snowbound reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Traffic grey B.
Color Details
Traffic grey B vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Traffic grey B 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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