Frosted Holiday is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 73 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #D1E3D1 · 230-1DB
Frosted Holiday
73%LRV Value
Frosted Holiday Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Frosted Holiday (230-1DB)? It's a light cool green — hex #D1E3D1, LRV 73. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Frosted Holiday is Sherwin-Williams Mint Condition — a near-identical match on the wall, with Kilz Restful Retreat and PPG Herbal Mist also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Frosted Holiday reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Frosted Holiday
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Frosted Holiday
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Holiday
#D1E3D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Holiday
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted Holiday 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Frosted Holiday.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Holiday — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Frosted Holiday from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Holiday are Mint Condition by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Restful Retreat by Kilz (a near-identical match), Herbal Mist by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Frosted Holiday's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Frosted Holiday?
Frosted Holiday has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Frosted Holiday depends on the room. Here's how to choose.