Pale Frost DE5805 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFE5F0, estimated LRV 76 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Diamond Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CFE5F0 · DE5805
Pale Frost
76%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pale Frost Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFE5F0
RGB207, 229, 240
Estimated LRV75.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Pale Frost
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Frost
#CFE5F0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7984B9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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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Pale Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Frost have?
Pale 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 Pale Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Frost are Diamond Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Skywriter by Valspar (a close digital match), Misty Blue by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Frost?
Pale Frost has a estimated lightness value of 75.6, 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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