Cool Frost DE5931 is a off-white paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7E6ED, 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.
Ref. #E7E6ED · DE5931
Cool Frost
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Frost Technical Profile
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Cool Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCool Frost
Nearly identical
PPGBarcelona Rain
Barcelona Rain
PPG
Nearly identical
Whisper Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Penelope
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Star Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Natural Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lilac Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Arctic Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Inverness
Kilz
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Frost
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cool Frost.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Frost are Barcelona Rain by PPG (a near-identical match), Whisper Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Polar White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.