Snowbound vs Mistral
Where Snowbound belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Mistral is a Tikkurila color. Snowbound reads as beige-greige, while Mistral reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Mistral (LRV 44), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.5, 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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Snowbound vs Mistral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snowbound on one side and Mistral 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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