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A match of Sherwin Williams QC12 Snowbound reads as a very light off-white, close to white but softened by a faint warm beige-yellow undertone. Its low chroma keeps it subdued rather than crisp, and the high lightness gives it an almost white appearance without a stark edge.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be useful on small parts that need a light, coordinated finish, such as HVAC vents, switch and outlet covers, access panels, PVC pipe, handrail brackets, shelving supports, picture frames, mailbox parts, and trim hardware. It also works for removable fixtures, appliance panels, speaker grilles, and other sprayed components where a near-white match is easier to keep consistent across different materials.
Because this is a very light color, dark substrates, uneven repairs, or bare plastic can show through more easily if the surface is not prepared well. Finish and film build can also shift how warm it reads; a thinner coat may look slightly cooler or grayer, while heavier coverage can bring out more of the soft warm undertone. Multiple light coats and proper priming are often helpful when covering stronger existing color.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor paint product or chemistry, not to the QC12 Snowbound color name by itself. Use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact product format you are ordering, since spray paint and other paint types can have different safety documents.
Plastic is not all the same, so a test on the actual part is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer for Acrylic Enamel can improve adhesion on difficult or low-energy plastics. Clean the surface first and test before coating the full item.
Confirm QC12 Snowbound from a physical swatch, a known existing color reference, or another trusted brand source rather than relying on a screen view. MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color standard, so it is important to verify that QC12 Snowbound is the exact color you want before placing the order.
Coverage depends on surface size, texture, hiding power, spray method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. If you are using another MyPerfectColor paint format, coverage is often about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact amount still depends on the project and application.
For metal or an existing coating, clean off dust, grease, rust, and other contamination first. Then scuff glossy surfaces so the new coating can bond better, and make sure the old coating is sound and not peeling. The gloss, texture, and condition of the existing surface can change how QC12 Snowbound looks after it is applied, so a test spot is a practical check before coating the whole item.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams QC12 Snowbound in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams QC12 Snowbound. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams QC12 Snowbound, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.