Ref. #56857B · MP5140
Pine Frost
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pine Frost Technical Profile
What color is Pine Frost? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #56857B. Colors similar to Pine Frost include Behr Coney Island, Sherwin-Williams Surf Green, Valspar Moonlit Surf. Pine Frost has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Pine Frost creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Pine Frost
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pine Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pine Frost
#56857B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F919F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pine Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pine 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Pine Frost.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pine Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Frost have?
Pine Frost by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pine Frost from other brands?
The closest matches are Coney Island by Behr (#5B8A80), Surf Green by Sherwin-Williams (#5F887D), Moonlit Surf by Valspar (#4B8075). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pine Frost?
Pine Frost has an LRV of 20.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Pine Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.