Ligonier Tan vs Snowbound
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Ligonier Tan reads as beige, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Ligonier Tan (LRV 47), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 27.5, 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.
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Ligonier Tan vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ligonier Tan 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 Ligonier Tan comparisons
See how Ligonier Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 47), opening up a space where Ligonier Tan encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 47, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
Ligonier Tan reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (52 vs 47) makes Purbeck Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 47 vs 30, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Mizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 47, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ligonier Tan reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Ligonier Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 47 vs 4, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ligonier Tan reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Ligonier Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 47, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 21, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 47), opening up a space where Ligonier Tan encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 47), opening up a space where Ligonier Tan encloses it.
Ligonier Tan reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 47), opening up a space where Ligonier Tan encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (47 vs 41) makes Ligonier Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 68 vs 47, Calamine is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 25, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Ligonier Tan reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 47 vs 31, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 7, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 24, Ligonier Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (57 vs 47) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 72 vs 47, Just Walnut is decisively the brighter choice.