Benjamin Moore

Early Frost

CSP-590

Early Frost is a cool-toned gray with subtle blue undertones. It has an LRV of 60.61, placing it in the medium-light range with moderate reflectance. The blue undertone gives it a distinctly cool cast that separates it from warmer grays.

It is well suited for bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens in contemporary layouts. Recommended same-brand pairings include Benjamin Moore Gray Owl, Classic Gray, Hale Navy, Chelsea Gray, and Palladian Blue. In north-facing rooms, the blue undertone becomes more pronounced.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-590

Collection

Color Stories

Early Frost in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Early Frost under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Early Frost under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

203°

Cyan Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

60.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C9CED1
RGB Decimal
201, 206, 209
RGB Percent
78.8%, 80.8%, 82.0%
HSL
202.5, 8.0%, 80.4%
HSV
202.5, 3.8%, 82.0%
CMYK
3.8%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 18.0%
YIQ
204.8, -3.9, -0.1
XYZ
57.67, 61.16, 69.09
CIE Lab
82.47, -1.14, -2.09
CIE Luv
82.47, -2.95, -2.98
Hunter Lab
78.21, -1.10, -2.05
Decimal
13225681

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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