Ref. #D5DCDC · 1037-1
Sea Frost
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sea Frost Technical Profile
What color is Sea Frost? It's a light cool gray with the hex code #D5DCDC. Colors similar to Sea Frost include Vista Paint Ocean Crest, Hirshfield's Ocean Crest, Sherwin-Williams Dew Drop. Sea Frost has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Sea Frost reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, Sea Frost pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Sea Frost
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
River Veil
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Lace
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Emerald Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Sea Frost from other brands?
The closest matches are Ocean Crest by Vista Paint (#D4DBDB), Ocean Crest by Hirshfield's (#D6DDDD), Dew Drop by Sherwin-Williams (#D4DCDC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Frost?
Sea Frost has an LRV of 70.5, 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 Sea Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.