Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) records 61.11% LRV and 82.7 L*_HK lightness (#C9CED1, RGB 201/206/209). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.47, a*=-1.14, b*=-2.08, C*=2.37, h°=241.3°) place CSP-590 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Early Frost (CSP-590) are Behr Silver Shadow (N510-1, ΔE=1.58) and Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, ΔE=0.92).
Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, #C9CED1) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Early Frost (CSP-590) | #C9CED1 | 61.11% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Silver Shadow (N510-1) | #CFD2D3 | 64% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.58 (96.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Hush (PPU26-16) | #CBCECE | 61% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.63 (96.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | North Star (SW 6246) | #CAD0D2 | 62.27% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Evening Shadow (SW 7662) | #C9CCCD | 59.98% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.58 equivalent for CSP-590: Silver Shadow (N510-1) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Early Frost (CSP-590) with -1.17 softer C*=1.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.63 equivalent for CSP-590: Hush (PPU26-16) delivers identical 61% reflectance to CSP-590 with -1.29 softer C*=1.08 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.65 equivalent for CSP-590: Manhattan Mist (760E-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to CSP-590 with -1.29 softer C*=1.08 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for CSP-590: North Star (SW 6246) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Early Frost (CSP-590) with matched C*=2.38 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for CSP-590: Evening Shadow (SW 7662) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Early Frost (CSP-590) with -1.17 softer C*=1.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for CSP-590: Gray Screen (SW 7071) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Early Frost (CSP-590) with -0.92 softer C*=1.45 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Early Frost (#C9CED1, LRV 61.11%).
Early Frost (CSP-590, h°=241.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to CSP-590 (#C9CED1)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for CSP-590 (4000K renders #D7CBC0)
Need Early Frost (CSP-590, LRV 61.11%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #C9CED1:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code CSP-590 (Early Frost) reflects 61.11% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) registers J'=84.7, a'=-3.04, and b'=-3.24 with HSL (202°, 8%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.7 L*_HK. Because CSP-590 carries a*=-1.14 red-green and b*=-2.08 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.37, Early Frost projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CSP-590 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Early Frost (CSP-590) holds its native #D0CDC8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CSP-590 adapts to #D7CBC0; at 3500K halogen, Early Frost transitions to #DCCABA; at 3000K residential LED, CSP-590 warms to #E2C9B5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Early Frost (CSP-590) settles at #E7C7B1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, #C9CED1), Behr Silver Shadow (N510-1, #CFD2D3, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=1.58 and CAM16=2.11, followed by Hush (PPU26-16, ΔE=1.63). In Sherwin-Williams, North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2, LRV 62.27%) achieves ΔE2000=0.92 ahead of Evening Shadow (SW 7662, ΔE=1.27). Coordinate CSP-590 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Misty Gray (2124-60) hallways, and Distant Gray (2124-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Early Frost.
Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.11% (#C9CED1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.7 L*_HK.
At 61.11% reflectance, Early Frost (CSP-590) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.47) to hold its #C9CED1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.47, a*=-1.14, b*=-2.08) classifies Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=2.37 chroma and h°=241.3° hue.
Pair Early Frost (CSP-590) with South & West Sun Exposure for CSP-590 (61.11% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to CSP-590 (#C9CED1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CSP-590 shifts from #C9CED1 toward #E7C7B1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, #C9CED1) are Behr Silver Shadow (N510-1, #CFD2D3) at ΔE2000=1.58 and Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2) at ΔE2000=0.92.
Both N510-1 and SW 6246 matches are verified against Early Frost (CSP-590) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Early Frost (CSP-590, LRV 61.11%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Early Frost (CSP-590) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.