Frosted Olive 425-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BEC1B6, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Sage from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BEC1B6 · 425-2DB
Frosted Olive
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frosted Olive Technical Profile
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Frosted Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Olive 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 Olive
Nearly identical
BehrSilver Sage
Silver Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Contented
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Horse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silent Storm
PPG
Nearly identical
Irish Moor
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foggy Seascape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
International Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Olive
#BEC1B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted Olive 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 Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Olive have?
Frosted Olive by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosted Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Olive are Silver Sage by Behr (a near-identical match), Contented by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Austere Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted Olive'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 Olive?
Frosted Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.