Morning Frost DE5581 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EBF4DF, LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Shadow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBF4DF · DE5581
Morning Frost
88%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Morning Frost Technical Profile
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Morning Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Morning 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-EdwardsMorning Frost
Nearly identical
ValsparFrosted Shadow
Frosted Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring White
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Wintergreen
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Sonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iced Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maison Verte
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Forest Light
Kilz
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Gratifying Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morning Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Frost
#EBF4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning 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
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Morning Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morning Frost have?
Morning Frost by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Morning Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morning Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Frost are Frosted Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Spring White by Behr (a near-identical match), Tempered Spring by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morning 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 Morning Frost?
Morning Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.7, 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 Morning Frost's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.