Benjamin Moore

Winter Snow

OC-63 / 872

Winter Snow (BM) is an optic white with pronounced blue undertones, registering a hex value of #ECEEEA and an LRV of 82.2, placing it in the high-reflectance range suitable for maximizing ambient light. The cool cast distinguishes it from warmer whites in the Benjamin Moore lineup. It coordinates well with Horizon Gray, Nimbus Gray, Hale Navy, Black Ink, and Breath of Fresh Air, allowing it to function as a trim or wall color in spaces anchored by cool-toned neutrals or contrasted against saturated blues and deep blacks.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

OC-63 / 872

Collection

Off White Collection

Winter Snow in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Winter Snow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Winter Snow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

90°

Green Family

Lightness

93%

Light

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

82.2
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Medium
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LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#ECEEEA
RGB Decimal
236, 238, 234
RGB Percent
92.5%, 93.3%, 91.8%
HSL
90.0, 10.5%, 92.5%
HSV
90.0, 1.7%, 93.3%
CMYK
0.8%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 6.7%
YIQ
236.9, 0.1, -1.7
XYZ
80.02, 84.92, 90.02
CIE Lab
93.85, -1.37, 1.69
CIE Luv
93.85, -0.90, 2.83
Hunter Lab
92.15, -1.40, 1.71
Decimal
15527658

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