Frosty 5006-9B is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B5E5E2, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Sea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5E5E2 · 5006-9B
Frosty
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frosty Technical Profile
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Frosty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFrosty
Nearly identical
BehrGentle Sea
Gentle Sea
Behr
Nearly identical
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jamaican Aqua
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seascape Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Luxor Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baby Aqua
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vintage Aqua
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosty
#B5E5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C9DB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosty 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Frosty.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosty have?
Frosty by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Frosty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosty are Gentle Sea by Behr (a near-identical match), Hint of Turquoise by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jamaican Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosty'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 Frosty?
Frosty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.4, 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 Frosty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.