Behr Frost (57) records 87% LRV and 94.8 L*_HK lightness (#EFF0EC, RGB 239/240/236). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.62, a*=-1.04, b*=1.81, C*=2.09, h°=119.9°) place 57 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Frost (57) are Benjamin Moore Super White (I-02, ΔE=0.42) and Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=0.54).
Behr Frost (57, #EFF0EC) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Frost (57) | #EFF0EC | 87% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Super White (I-02) | #F1F2EE | 88.41% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Super White (OC-152) | #F1F2EE | 88.41% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Extra White (SW 7006) | #EEEFEA | 85.89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) | #E9EBE7 | 82.53% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for 57: Super White (I-02) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Frost (57) with matched C*=2.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for 57: Super White (OC-152) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Frost (57) with matched C*=2.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for 57: Super White (PM-1) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Frost (57) with matched C*=2.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for 57: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Frost (57) with +0.51 higher C*=2.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for 57: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Frost (57) with matched C*=2.19 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 57: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Frost (57) with +1.01 higher C*=3.1 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Frost (#EFF0EC, LRV 87%).
Frost (57, b*=1.81) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Frost (57)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 57 (2700K shifts to #FFE8C8)
Need Frost (57, LRV 87%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EFF0EC:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Frost (57) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 57 (Frost) reflects 87% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Frost (57) registers J'=95.5, a'=-2.07, and b'=1.33 with HSL (75°, 12%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.8 L*_HK. Because 57 carries a*=-1.04 red-green and b*=1.81 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.09, Frost projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 57 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Frost (57) holds its native #F7EEE2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 57 adapts to #FFEDD8; at 3500K halogen, Frost transitions to #FFECD2; at 3000K residential LED, 57 warms to #FFEACC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Frost (57) settles at #FFE8C8.
When cross-matching Behr Frost (57, #EFF0EC), Benjamin Moore Super White (I-02, #F1F2EE, LRV 88.41%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.59, followed by Super White (OC-152, ΔE=0.42). In Sherwin-Williams, Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) achieves ΔE2000=0.54 ahead of Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=1.2). Coordinate 57 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Sterling (780E-3) hallways, and Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17) accents.
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Behr Frost (57) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 87% (#EFF0EC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.8 L*_HK.
At 87% reflectance, Frost (57) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (75°, 12%, 93%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.62, a*=-1.04, b*=1.81) classifies Behr Frost (57) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=2.09 chroma and h°=119.9° hue.
Pair Frost (57) with North & East Windows for 57 (87% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Frost (57). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 57 shifts from #EFF0EC toward #FFE8C8.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Frost (57, #EFF0EC) are Benjamin Moore Super White (I-02, #F1F2EE) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA) at ΔE2000=0.54.
Both I-02 and SW 7006 matches are verified against Frost (57) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Frost (57, LRV 87%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Frost (57) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.