Spring Thaw 90YY 83/179 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9DCDD, estimated 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.
PPG · #D9DCDD · 90YY 83/179
Spring Thaw
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spring Thaw Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9DCDD
RGB217, 220, 221
Estimated LRV71.2
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Spring Thaw
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fragile Blue
Valspar
#D9DCDE
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Silver Setting
Dunn-Edwards
#D8DADB
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Icicle
Sherwin-Williams
#DBDFE0
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Bunny Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D7DCDD
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Frosted Silver
Dutch Boy
#D6D8D9
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Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
#D9DEE0
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Etched Glass
Behr
#DCE0E2
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White Barn
Kilz
#DEE1E1
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Diamond Stud
Hirshfield's
#DBDBDA
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Spring Thaw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Thaw
#D9DCDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Spring Thaw Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spring Thaw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Thaw are Fragile Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Silver Setting by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Icicle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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