Sea Frost 1037-1 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D5DCDC, estimated 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.
PPG · #D5DCDC · 1037-1
Sea Frost
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sea Frost Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5DCDC
RGB213, 220, 220
Estimated LRV70.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Sea Frost
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
#D6DDDD
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Ocean Crest
Vista Paint
#D4DBDB
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Dew Drop
Sherwin-Williams
#D4DCDC
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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River Veil
Behr
#D7DDDD
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Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
#D5DBDC
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Blue Lace
Benjamin Moore
#D1D9DA
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Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE0
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Emerald Ice
Valspar
#D8E0DF
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White Barn
Kilz
#DEE1E1
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#D7E2E5
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Colors That Work With Sea Frost
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sea Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Frost are Ocean Crest by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ocean Crest by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dew Drop by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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