Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis93.4% Match SimilaritySave $34 / Gallon
Sherwin-Williams Snowbound
vs Behr Swiss Coffee
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Snowbound (SW 7004)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 1.86
Original (premium)$82/gal
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams (SW 7004)
HEX: #ECE8E1 โข LRV: 83
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Swiss Coffee
Behr (12)
HEX: #F2EEE4 โข LRV: 84
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 1%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $34/gal (41%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Sherwin-Williams Snowbound | Behr Swiss Coffee | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #ECE8E1 | #F2EEE4 | ΔE 1.86 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 236, 232, 225 | 242, 238, 228 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 83% | 84% | Only 1% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Cool Taupe, Subtle Pink-Gray, Clean White | Warm Cream, Ivory, Soft Greige | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $82 | $48 | Save $34/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $820 | $480 | Save $340 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Swiss Coffee (12). This is a verified match for Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004)."