Behr

Polar Frost

PPU14-17A

Polar Frost is a pale blue-gray with a cool, frosted undertone. The blue cast works well with white tile and chrome in small baths. Use it in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or ceilings when a whisper of blue is useful.

In bigger areas, it can look nearly white until compared with cream or beige. Bring in white tile, polished nickel, or pale gray stone. Rooms with little daylight may make it feel colder, so sample first.

Color Codes

HEX
#ccd5da
RGB Decimal
204, 213, 218
RGB Percent
80.0%, 83.5%, 85.5%
HSL
201.4, 15.9%, 82.7%
HSV
201.4, 6.4%, 85.5%
CMYK
6.4%, 2.3%, 0.0%, 14.5%
YIQ
210.9, -7.0, -0.3
XYZ
61.35, 65.49, 75.74
CIE Lab
84.73, -2.09, -3.53
CIE Luv
84.73, -5.22, -5.03
Hunter Lab
80.92, -2.03, -3.52
Decimal
13424090

Polar Frost in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Polar Frost under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Polar Frost under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

201°

Cyan Family

Lightness

83%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

82.9
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel