Pale Frost DE5805 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFE5F0, 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.
Ref. #CFE5F0 · DE5805
Pale Frost
76%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pale Frost Technical Profile
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Pale Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale 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-EdwardsPale Frost
Nearly identical
PPGDiamond Blue
Diamond Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Skywriter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Cumulus Cotton
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Frost
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pale 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Frost are Diamond Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Skywriter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Misty Blue by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Frost's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.