Snowbank 1043-1 is a white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8E9E9, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vapor from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E9E9 · 1043-1
Snowbank
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Snowbank Technical Profile
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Snowbank in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Snowbank in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSnowbank
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsVapor
Vapor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ambience White
Behr
Nearly identical
Teapot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alaskan Ice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sarah Rae
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tundra
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heirloom Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winsome Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melting Glacier
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Snowbank
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Snowbank
#E8E9E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Snowbank
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Snowbank 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 Snowbank.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Snowbank — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Snowbank have?
Snowbank 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 Snowbank in your own space before committing.
What colors match Snowbank from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Snowbank are Vapor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ambience White by Behr (a near-identical match), Teapot by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Snowbank'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 Snowbank?
Snowbank has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.3, 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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