First Snowfall 1618 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBE1E4, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Lagoon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBE1E4 · 1618
First Snowfall
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
First Snowfall Technical Profile
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First Snowfall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to First Snowfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFirst Snowfall
Nearly identical
PPGWhite Lagoon
White Lagoon
PPG
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Etched Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Wisteria Snow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Icicle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With First Snowfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Snowfall
#DBE1E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Snowfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First Snowfall Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to First Snowfall.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
First Snowfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Snowfall have?
First Snowfall by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample First Snowfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Snowfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Snowfall are White Lagoon by PPG (a near-identical match), Cloud Nine Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Wind Blown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First Snowfall's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of First Snowfall?
First Snowfall has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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