First Frost 1242-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DAE3E9, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Platinum Fog from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAE3E9 · 1242-1
First Frost
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
First Frost Technical Profile
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First Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to First Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFirst Frost
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPlatinum Fog
Platinum Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Script White
Behr
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
First Snowfall
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With First Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Frost
#DAE3E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to First 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.
First Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Frost have?
First Frost by PPG has a neutral 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 First Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Frost are Platinum Fog by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cool Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pearl City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First 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 First Frost?
First Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why First Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.