Snowbelt vs Taiga
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Snowbelt belongs to the green family and Taiga to the grey family. Snowbelt (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Taiga (LRV 21), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 42.4, 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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Snowbelt vs Taiga Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snowbelt on one side and Taiga 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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At LRV 87 vs 44, Snowbelt is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 87 vs 66, Snowbelt is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 74, Snowbelt is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 12, Snowbelt is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 68, Snowbelt is decisively the brighter choice.
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