Smoky Salmon vs Snowbound
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Smoky Salmon reads as beige-pink, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Salmon (LRV 52), a difference of 30 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 23.1, 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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Smoky Salmon vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Salmon 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 Smoky Salmon comparisons
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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 55 vs 52), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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At LRV 52 vs 12, Smoky Salmon is decisively the brighter choice.
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