Glacier Bay 9626 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E1E1DB, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tundra Frost from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1E1DB · 9626
Glacier Bay
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Glacier Bay Technical Profile
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Glacier Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glacier Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGlacier Bay
Nearly identical
PPGTundra Frost
Tundra Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Blizzard Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winds Breath
Behr
Nearly identical
Barely White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barely White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Swiss Meringue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glacier Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glacier Bay
#E1E1DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glacier Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glacier Bay 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
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Glacier Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glacier Bay have?
Glacier Bay by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Glacier Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glacier Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacier Bay are Tundra Frost by PPG (a near-identical match), Blizzard Fog by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gray Palisade by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glacier Bay'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 Glacier Bay?
Glacier Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.0, 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 Glacier Bay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.