Sea Frost 1037-1 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D5DCDC, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Crest from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5DCDC · 1037-1
Sea Frost
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Frost Technical Profile
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Sea Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSea Frost
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOcean Crest
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
River Veil
Behr
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Lace
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Emerald Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Frost
#D5DCDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea 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 Sea 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.
Sea Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Frost have?
Sea Frost by PPG 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 Sea Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Frost are Ocean Crest by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ocean Crest by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dew Drop by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea 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 Sea Frost?
Sea Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, 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 Sea Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.