Ref. #99C1DC · DE5849
January Frost
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
January Frost Technical Profile
What color is January Frost? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #99C1DC. Colors similar to January Frost include Vista Paint Make a Splash, Benjamin Moore Summer Day, Benjamin Moore Faded Denim. January Frost has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, January Frost sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to January Frost
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With January Frost
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to January Frost.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
January Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does January Frost have?
January Frost by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match January Frost from other brands?
The closest matches are Make a Splash by Vista Paint (#98C2DF), Summer Day by Benjamin Moore (#98C4E0), Faded Denim by Benjamin Moore (#98C4E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of January Frost?
January Frost has an LRV of 50.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why January Frost's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.