Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Berry Frost |
| SKU | 1004-10A |
| Hex | #BCA8A3 |
| RGB | 188, 168, 163 |
| HSL | 12°, 16%, 69% |
| LRV | 41.5 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Berry Frost
Berry Frost sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Berry Frost is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Berry Frost within Valspar'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 #BCA8A3 in HSL space. Pair Berry 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.
Valspar Berry Frost Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Berry 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 Valspar 1004-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Berry Frost
Behr's nearest match is Dusty Rosewood (UL130-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Berry Frost without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Rosewood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Berry Frost
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Berry Frost is Lost Locket (CSP-410). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lost Locket and you'll get the same color. See the full Lost Locket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Berry Frost
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Berry Frost is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Berry Frost
At Glidden, the closest color to Berry Frost is Riveter Rose (PPG1017-4) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riveter Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Berry Frost
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Berry Frost. The nearest is Silver Plated (445-2DB) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Berry Frost
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Berry Frost is Crushed Stone (DE6067) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Berry Frost
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Berry Frost is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Berry Frost
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Berry Frost. The nearest is Mesa (C2-813) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Berry Frost
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Berry Frost. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →