Benjamin Moore Frostine AF-5

Official page:Frostine AF-5
Code:AF-5
Name:Frostine
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Frostine?

The Benjamin Moore Frostine (AF-5) exudes a cool and calming presence, with its soft and subtle hue reminiscent of a pale mist. This versatile color pairs beautifully with muted shades such as a warm taupe or a delicate peach, creating a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. When combined with rich navy blue or deep emerald green, Frostine can create a striking contrast that adds depth and interest to any space. Whether used as a main wall color or as a sophisticated accent, Benjamin Moore AF-5 Frostine adds a touch of soothing sophistication to any room.

Frostine for bedroom (2 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Benjamin Moore Frostine bedroom interior
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Benjamin Moore Frostine bedroom paint
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Benjamin Moore AF-5 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Benjamin Moore AF-5 kitchen cabinets review
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Benjamin Moore Frostine reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Frostine wall paint review
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What are Benjamin Moore Frostine undertones?

Frostine has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#EEF1EB

RGB code:

238, 241, 235

Is Benjamin Moore Frostine AF-5 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 90°, this Grey shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.

AF-5 Frostine HSL code: 90, 18%, 93%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Frostine

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Frostine:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Frostine with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 270, such as Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart and Carolina Plum.

LRV of Frostine

Frostine has an LRV of 86.32% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 86.32%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#EEF1EBCopy color code
RGB Decimal238, 241, 235Copy color code
RGB Percent93.33%, 94.51%, 92.16%Copy color code
HSVHue: 90° Saturation: 2.49% Value: 94.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(90, 18, 93)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.24 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.49 Key: 5.49Copy color code
YIQY: 239.419 I: 0.14 Q: -2.502Copy color code
XYZX: 81.707 Y: 87.086 Z: 91.08Copy color code
CIE LabL:94.775 a:-2.058 b:2.546Copy color code
CIE LuvL:94.775 u:-1.357 v:4.27Copy color code
Decimal15659499Copy color code
Hunter Lab93.32, -7.022, 7.457Copy color code
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