Frost Wind 540A-1 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCF9F8, estimated LRV 90 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Moon Drops from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DCF9F8 · 540A-1
Frost Wind
90%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Frost Wind Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCF9F8
RGB220, 249, 248
Estimated LRV89.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Frost Wind
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Icy Moon Drops
Benjamin Moore
#D4F1F1
Close digital match
Air of Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#D8F2EE
Similar digital color
Icy Blue
Valspar
#DAF2EF
Similar digital color
Icecap Green
Dutch Boy
#CFEDEB
Similar digital color
Tender Touch
Vista Paint
#D1EFEA
Similar digital color
Seaspray
PPG
#D2EBEA
Similar digital color
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
#CEEFEA
Similar digital color
Snow Line
Kilz
#CCEBEE
Similar digital color
Dream .01
Colorhouse
#CAE9EE
Similar digital color
Bravo Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D3E7E9
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Frost Wind
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frost Wind
#DCF9F8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E9CC4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frost Wind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frost Wind 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Frost Wind.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frost Wind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frost Wind have?
Frost Wind by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Frost Wind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frost Wind are Icy Moon Drops by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Barely Teal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Air of Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Frost Wind'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 Frost Wind?
Frost Wind has a estimated lightness value of 89.7, 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.
Explore More with Frost Wind
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frost Wind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.