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Behr Snowmelt

M470-1 · #C9E6E9 · LRV 74.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs is a 99% match

Snowmelt (M470-1) is a cool off-white from Behr with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 74.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Crystal Springs (99% match).

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LRV

74.9 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

M470-1

HEX

#C9E6E9

RGB

201, 230, 233

HSL

186°, 42%, 85%

Family

Off-whites

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Snowmelt FAQ

What undertone does Snowmelt have?

Snowmelt is a cool off-white with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Snowmelt?

Snowmelt has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 74.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Snowmelt in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Crystal Springs (764), 99%; Valspar: Ambient Light (V030-1), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Aviary Blue (SW 6778), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aviary Blue (HGSW6778), 97%; Glidden: Surf's Up (PPG1236-3), 96%; PPG: Seaspray (PPG1233-2), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Morning Calm (DE5735), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Borrowed Light (No. 235), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Snowmelt?

The HEX code of Snowmelt (M470-1) is #C9E6E9, RGB 201, 230, 233. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.