The Home Depot version of this PPG color
Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself paint brand, sold at The Home Depot, and it uses PPG's color codes. First Frost (PPG1242-1) is the same color as PPG First Frost (1242-1), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden First Frost PPG1242-1. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the PPG listing
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About First Frost
First Frost is a calming, light blue with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 76 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as First Frost, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- First Frost
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1242-1
- Hex
- #DAE3E9
- RGB
- 218, 227, 233
- HSL
- 204, 25%, 88%
- CMYK
- 6, 3, 0, 9Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 89.7, -1.9, -4.0
- CSS
- --glidden-first-frost
- LRV
- 76 (Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.