January Frost DE5849 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #99C1DC, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Make a Splash from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #99C1DC · DE5849
January Frost
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
January Frost Technical Profile
HEX Code#99C1DC
RGB153, 193, 220
Estimated LRV50.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to January Frost
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Make a Splash
Vista Paint
#98C2DF
Close digital match
Faded Denim
Benjamin Moore
#98C4E0
Close digital match
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Behr
#A0C7E3
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#91BAD6
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#9FC9E4
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#9EBED8
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#9BC8DE
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#B4CBD9
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Colors That Work With January Frost
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
January Frost
#99C1DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B81B7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for January Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
January 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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January Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does January Frost have?
January Frost by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 January Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to January Frost are Make a Splash by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Faded Denim by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Summer Day by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting January 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 January Frost?
January Frost has a estimated lightness value of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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