ColorplanBenjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246), Farrow & Ball Skylight (No.205) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 61.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9CED1 |
| RGB | 201, 206, 209 |
| HSL | 202°, 8%, 80% |
About Early Frost
Early Frost (CSP-590) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 61, Early Frost has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Early Frost stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Sweet Innocence (2125-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Early Frost changes with the light
Early Frost has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Early Frost has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Early Frost will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Early Frost close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Early Frost looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Early Frost in real homes
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Early Frost equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Misty (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Early Frost questions
What undertone does Early Frost have?
Early Frost is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Early Frost stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Early Frost a light or dark color?
Early Frost has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Early Frost has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Early Frost in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Skylight No.205 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Early Frost?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Early Frost's undertone.
Where does Early Frost work best?
Early Frost works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 61, Early Frost has visible color without darkening a room much.
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