RAL 630-1 vs Snowbound

RAL 630-1RAL EffectvsSnowboundSherwin-WilliamsΔE 46.4Very different colors

RAL 630-1 (RAL Effect) and Snowbound (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. RAL 630-1 reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 83 for Snowbound vs 28 for RAL 630-1 — means Snowbound will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 46.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 630-1 vs Snowbound in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 630-1 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.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 630-1RAL Effect 630-1 bedroom

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SnowboundBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Snowbound

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 630-1RAL Effect 630-1 kitchen review

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SnowboundSherwin Williams Snowbound kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 630-1RAL Effect 630-1 minimalist bathroom

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SnowboundWhite bathroom in Snowbound by Sherwin Williams

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Snowbound returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 630-1RAL Effect 630-1 victorian house interior

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SnowboundSnowbound house color review

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Color Details

RAL 630-1
RAL Effect · RAL 630-1
Hex#51A3D3
LRV28.1
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 630-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams · 7004
Hex#EDEAE5
LRV82.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7004
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

RAL 630-1 vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 630-1 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 RAL 630-1 comparisons

See how RAL 630-1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 630-1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 630-1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 630-1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 630-1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
RAL 630-1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
RAL 630-1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 630-1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 630-1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 630-1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
RAL 630-1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 630-1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 630-1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 630-1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 630-1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 630-1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 630-1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 630-1 reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 630-1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 630-1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 630-1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 630-1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 630-1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
RAL 630-1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 630-1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 630-1 reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 630-1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 630-1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
RAL 630-1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 630-1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 630-1 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 630-1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 630-1 reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 630-1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
RAL 630-1
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

RAL 630-1 vs Snowbound Paint Color Comparison