Cold Foam 9504 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFECE3, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pristine Pearl from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFECE3 · 9504
Cold Foam
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cold Foam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cold Foam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCold Foam
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPristine Pearl
Pristine Pearl
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Mood
PPG
Nearly identical
Silky White
Behr
Nearly identical
Blurred
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove White
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Modern
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glacier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Latte Froth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cold Foam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cold Foam
#EFECE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cold Foam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cold Foam 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cold Foam.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cold Foam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cold Foam have?
Cold Foam by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cold Foam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold Foam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold Foam are Pristine Pearl by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Winter Mood by PPG (a near-identical match), Silky White by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold Foam'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 Cold Foam?
Cold Foam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.9, 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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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 Cold Foam's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.