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Ref. #D9DCDD · 1013-2

Spring Thaw

71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Spring Thaw 1013-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9DCDD, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fragile Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Spring Thaw Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9DCDD
RGB217, 220, 221
LRV71.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG

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Spring Thaw in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Spring Thaw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGSpring Thaw
Nearly identical
ValsparFragile Blue

Fragile Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Silver Setting

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Icicle

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bunny Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Frosted Silver

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Moonlight Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Etched Glass

Behr

Nearly identical

White Barn

Kilz

Nearly identical

Diamond Stud

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Borrowed Light

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Light Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Spring Thaw

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Spring Thaw

#D9DCDD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Spring Thaw

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Diamond Stud

Complement

Porpoise

Spring Thaw Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Deep Shaded Grove

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Zephyr

Pop

Red Bluff

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Red Red Wine

Pop

Tabasco

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Spring Thaw.

Husky Grey

PPG · 10GG 72/022

#DADEDC

Moonlight Rendezvous

PPG · 50BG 70/032

#D5DCE0

Oriental Ivory

PPG · 50GY 73/049

#DBE0D9

Cloud Motif Grey

PPG · 10BB 73/026

#DCDEE3

Aster Petal

PPG · 1166-2

#D4DAE2

Palest Morning Blue

PPG · 70BG 68/038

#D2D8DE

More off-white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

He Loves Me

Hirshfield's · 1279

#E1DBE3

Paper Doll

Benjamin Moore · CSP-485

#E9EAE2

Lavender Water

Dutch Boy · 142-2DB

#DCDDE6

Discreet White

Sherwin-Williams · 6266

#DFDCDB

Pearl Drops

Behr · 700C-1

#F2F0ED

Whirlpool

Benjamin Moore · 1436

#DFE3E4

Spring Thaw — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Spring Thaw have?
Spring Thaw by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spring Thaw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Thaw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Thaw are Fragile Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Setting by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Icicle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring Thaw'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 Spring Thaw?
Spring Thaw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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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