Ref. #716B8C · 690F-6
Wine Frost
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Wine Frost Technical Profile
What color is Wine Frost? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #716B8C. Colors similar to Wine Frost include PPG Purple Rain, PPG Purple Grapes, Kilz Purple. Wine Frost has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Wine Frost creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Wine Frost pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Wine Frost
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wine Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wine Frost
#716B8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D80AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wine Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wine Frost 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 Wine Frost.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wine Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wine Frost have?
Wine Frost by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wine Frost from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Rain by PPG (#736A86), Purple Grapes by PPG (#736993), Purple by Kilz (#6A678F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wine Frost?
Wine Frost has an LRV of 18.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wine Frost's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.