Cool Frost DE5931 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7E6ED, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barcelona Rain from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E7E6ED · DE5931
Cool Frost
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cool Frost Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7E6ED
RGB231, 230, 237
Estimated LRV79.7
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 Familyoff-white
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Barcelona Rain
PPG
#E7E6EC
Close digital match
Whisper Violet
Benjamin Moore
#E6E6EE
Close digital match
Penelope
Hirshfield's
#E3E3EB
Close digital match
Star Light
Valspar
#E7E6EB
Close digital match
Natural Beauty
Vista Paint
#E5E5EE
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Lilac Mist
Behr
#E4E3E8
Close digital match
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
#DFDFE7
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Elation
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#DFDCE5
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Colors That Work With Cool Frost
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Frost
#E7E6ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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
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Cool Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Frost have?
Cool Frost by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Cool Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Frost are Barcelona Rain by PPG (a close digital match), Whisper Violet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Polar White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cool Frost'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 Cool Frost?
Cool Frost has a estimated lightness value of 79.7, 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.
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