Agua Fría vs Snowbound

Agua FríaSherwin-WilliamsvsSnowboundSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.9Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Agua Fría reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 52, Snowbound will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Agua Fría's cool character against Snowbound's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Agua Fría
Sherwin-Williams · 9053
Hex#9FC5CC
LRV51.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9053
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams · 7004
Hex#EDEAE5
LRV82.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7004
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Agua Fría vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agua Fría 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 Agua Fría comparisons

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

White Dove
Agua Fría
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Agua Fría
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Agua Fría
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Agua Fría
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Agua Fría
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Agua Fría reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Agua Fría
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Agua Fría
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Agua Fría
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Agua Fría
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Agua Fría reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Agua Fría
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Agua Fría reads slightly lighter

Naval
Agua Fría
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Agua Fría
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Agua Fría
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Agua Fría
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Agua Fría reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Agua Fría
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Agua Fría
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Agua Fría
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Agua Fría
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Agua Fría
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Agua Fría
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Agua Fría
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Agua Fría reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Agua Fría
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Agua Fría
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Agua Fría
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Agua Fría
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Agua Fría reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Agua Fría
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Agua Fría reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Agua Fría
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Agua Fría
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Agua Fría is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Agua Fría
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Agua Fría
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter