# Sherwin Williams Frost Bite

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/frost-bite-sw-9505](https://plan-home.com/color/frost-bite-sw-9505)

Sherwin Williams Frost Bite SW 9505 is a very light, cool blue-gray that reads like winter sky seen through a thin veil of clouds. Its blue undertone is clear but restrained, so the color feels airy rather than overtly pastel. In bright daylight, it can look nearly white with a faint icy cast; north-facing rooms may bring out more of its silvery blue character. Frost Bite suits bathrooms, laundry rooms, bedrooms, and ceilings where a crisp alternative to plain white is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, soft linen, or deeper navy accents to give the room some contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Frost Bite
- **Color code:** SW 9505
- **HEX:** #f6f0e5
- **RGB:** 246, 240, 229
- **LRV:** 87.86%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 6.91% Value: 96.47%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 49, 93)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.44 Yellow: 6.91 Key: 3.53
- **YIQ:** Y: 240.54 I: 7.11 Q: -2.154
- **XYZ:** X: 83.306 Y: 87.571 Z: 86.622
- **CIE Lab:** L:94.98 a:0.139 b:6.026
- **CIE Luv:** L:94.98 u:4.067 v:9.114
- **Decimal:** 16183525
- **Hunter Lab:** 93.579, -4.86, 10.624

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whitetail](https://plan-home.com/color/whitetail-sw-7103)
- [Sherwin Williams White Flour](https://plan-home.com/color/white-flour-sw-7102)
- [Sherwin Williams Westhighland White](https://plan-home.com/color/westhighland-white-sw-7566)
- [Benjamin Moore Pink Damask](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pink-damask-oc-72)
- [Sherwin Williams Cotton White](https://plan-home.com/color/cotton-white-sw-7104)
- [Behr Bleached Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bleached-linen)
- [Behr Palais White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-palais-white)
- [Sherwin Williams Cheviot](https://plan-home.com/color/cheviot-sw-9503)
- [Behr White Flour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-flour)
- [Sherwin Williams Shell White](https://plan-home.com/color/shell-white-sw-8917)
- [Sherwin Williams Greek Villa](https://plan-home.com/color/greek-villa-sw-7551)
- [Sherwin Williams Roman Column](https://plan-home.com/color/roman-column-sw-7562)
- [Behr White Veil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-veil)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodland Snow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodland-snow-2161-70)
- [Behr Twinkling Lights](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-twinkling-lights)
- [Benjamin Moore Ivory Tower](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ivory-tower-2157-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-sky-2163-70)
- [RAL Classic Pure White](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-white-ral-9010)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cheviot](https://plan-home.com/color/cheviot-sw-9503)
- [Sherwin Williams Roman Column](https://plan-home.com/color/roman-column-sw-7562)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Vellum](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-vellum-sw-2833)
- [Sherwin Williams Eaglet Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/eaglet-beige-sw-7573)
- [Sherwin Williams Pale Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-moss-sw-9027)
- [Sherwin Williams Echelon Ecru](https://plan-home.com/color/echelon-ecru-sw-7574)
- [Sherwin Williams Classical White](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-white-sw-2829)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.