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Sherwin-Williams Frost Bite

SW 9505 · #F6F0E5 · LRV 87.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Palais White is a 99% match

Frost Bite (SW 9505) is a warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 87.6 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Behr Palais White (99% match).

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LRV

87.6 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9505

HEX

#F6F0E5

RGB

246, 240, 229

HSL

39°, 49%, 93%

Family

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Frost Bite FAQ

What undertone does Frost Bite have?

Frost Bite is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Frost Bite?

Frost Bite has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 87.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

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

Behr: Palais White (GR-W15), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: White Flour (HGSW7102), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Powdered (DEW316), 98%; Valspar: Wings of an Angel (V153), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Pink Damask (890), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), 98%; PPG: Clear Yellow (PPG1215-1), 98%; Glidden: Atrium White (PPG1020-1), 97%. 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 Frost Bite?

The HEX code of Frost Bite (SW 9505) is #F6F0E5, RGB 246, 240, 229. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.