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PPG First Frost

PPG1242-1 · #DAE3EA · LRV 75.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar London Lights is a 99% match

First Frost (PPG1242-1) is a cool off-white from PPG with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 75.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar London Lights (99% match).

Compare First Frost with other brands

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LRV

75.8 · Light

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1242-1

HEX

#DAE3EA

RGB

218, 227, 234

HSL

206°, 28%, 89%

Family

Off-whites

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First Frost FAQ

What undertone does First Frost have?

First Frost is a cool off-white with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of First Frost?

First Frost has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to First Frost in other brands?

Valspar: London Lights (V110-1), 99%; Glidden: First Frost (PPG1242-1), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Pearl City (DE5819), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Silent Ripple (SW 9682), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Sweet Bluette (813), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Sizing (No. 314), 96%; Behr: Mainsail (MQ3-26), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wishful Blue (HGSW6813), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of First Frost?

The HEX code of First Frost (PPG1242-1) is #DAE3EA, RGB 218, 227, 234. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.