Gray Frost 1012-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8BFC2, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Distant Star from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BFC2 · 1012-4
Gray Frost
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gray Frost Technical Profile
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Gray Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGray Frost
Nearly identical
BehrDistant Star
Distant Star
Behr
Nearly identical
Krypton
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chromed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crestline
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Platinum Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Voyage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Prairie Smoke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Frost
#B8BFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray 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 Gray Frost.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Frost have?
Gray Frost by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Gray Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Frost are Distant Star by Behr (a near-identical match), Krypton by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chromed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray 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 Gray Frost?
Gray Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.3, 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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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 Gray Frost's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.