RAL 830-4 vs Snowbound
Where RAL 830-4 belongs to RAL Effect's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, RAL 830-4 belongs to the grey family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 830-4 (LRV 16), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 46.1, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
RAL 830-4 vs Snowbound in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 830-4 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 RAL 830-4.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Snowbound reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 830-4.
Color Details
RAL 830-4 vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 830-4 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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