Frosted Needles 328-1DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D1DCCF, LRV 69 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Icy Morn from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1DCCF · 328-1DB
Frosted Needles
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Frosted Needles Technical Profile
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Frosted Needles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Needles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFrosted Needles
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIcy Morn
Icy Morn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apothecary Jar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seafoam Blanket
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wavecrest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aruba Aqua
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Mirror
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Spring Dew
PPG
Nearly identical
Feather Fern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raindance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Needles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Needles
#D1DCCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD93
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Needles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted Needles 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
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Frosted Needles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Needles have?
Frosted Needles by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosted Needles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Needles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Needles are Icy Morn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Apothecary Jar by Valspar (a near-identical match), Seafoam Blanket by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted Needles'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 Frosted Needles?
Frosted Needles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Needles's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.