Snow Storm 1172-1 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EEEDEA, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEEDEA · 1172-1
Snow Storm
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Snow Storm Technical Profile
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Snow Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Snow Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSnow Storm
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNatural White
Natural White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Freshwater Pearls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tip of the Iceberg
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Floral Scent
Behr
Nearly identical
White Picket Fence
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Shoulders
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Contemporary White
Kilz
Nearly identical
White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Snow Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Snow Storm
#EEEDEA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Snow Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Snow Storm 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Snow Storm.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Snow Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Snow Storm have?
Snow Storm by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Snow Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Snow Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Snow Storm are Natural White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Freshwater Pearls by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tip of the Iceberg by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Snow Storm'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 Snow Storm?
Snow Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.7, 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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Why Snow Storm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.