Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | January Frost |
| SKU | DE5849 |
| Hex | #99C1DC |
| RGB | 153, 193, 220 |
| HSL | 204°, 49%, 73% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Dunn-Edwards January Frost
January Frost sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
January Frost is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to January Frost within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #99C1DC in HSL space. Pair January Frost with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards January Frost Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching January Frost from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5849 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of January Frost
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to January Frost is Porch Ceiling (SW 9063) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porch Ceiling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of January Frost
Behr's nearest match is Gentle Sky (PPU14-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for January Frost without repainting risk. See the full Gentle Sky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of January Frost
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of January Frost is Faded Denim (795). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Faded Denim and you'll get the same color. See the full Faded Denim swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of January Frost
The closest Valspar equivalent of January Frost is Breezy (4007-7C). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.1 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Breezy and you'll get the same color. See the full Breezy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of January Frost
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to January Frost is Everlasting (PPG1161-3) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of January Frost
At Glidden, the closest color to January Frost is Everlasting (PPG1161-3) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of January Frost
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to January Frost is Twinkle (138-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of January Frost
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of January Frost. The nearest is Blue Discovery (HGSW 1365) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Discovery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of January Frost
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to January Frost is Bluette (0616) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluette swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of January Frost
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to January Frost is Bluette (0616) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluette swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of January Frost
C2 Paint has no exact twin of January Frost. The nearest is Tidal (C2-768) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tidal swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of January Frost
Portola Paints has no exact twin of January Frost. The nearest is Illusion (ILLUSION) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Illusion swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of January Frost
Backdrop has no exact twin of January Frost. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of January Frost
At Kompozit, the closest color to January Frost is Bluette (0616) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bluette swatch →