Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59) records 61.78% LRV and 83.4 L*_HK lightness (#CBD0C2, RGB 203/208/194). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.76, a*=-4.22, b*=6.35, C*=7.62, h°=123.6°) place SW 59 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Frostwork (SW 59) are Behr Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11, ΔE=1.12) and Benjamin Moore Tea Light (471, ΔE=1.54).
Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59, #CBD0C2) 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 (Sherwin-Williams) | Frostwork (SW 59) | #CBD0C2 | 61.78% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11) | #CCCFBF | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.12 (97.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Mild Mint (PPU11-12) | #C9D1C2 | 62% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.36 (97.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Tea Light (471) | #C9D0BF | 61.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Tea Light (CC-610) | #C9D0BF | 61.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for SW 59: Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 59 with +0.9 higher C*=8.52 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.36 equivalent for SW 59: Mild Mint (PPU11-12) delivers identical 62% reflectance to SW 59 with +0.85 higher C*=8.47 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for SW 59: Flora (N390-2) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Frostwork (SW 59) with matched C*=7.81 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 59: Tea Light (471) delivers identical 61.37% reflectance to SW 59 with +1.73 higher C*=9.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for SW 59: Tea Light (CC-610) delivers identical 61.37% reflectance to SW 59 with +1.73 higher C*=9.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for SW 59: Night Mist (1569) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Frostwork (SW 59) with -1.63 softer C*=5.99 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Frostwork (#CBD0C2, LRV 61.78%).
Frostwork (SW 59, b*=6.35) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Frostwork (SW 59)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 59 (2700K shifts to #E9C9A4)
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Code SW 59 (Frostwork) reflects 61.78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59) registers J'=84.9, a'=-4.48, and b'=4.89 with HSL (81°, 13%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.4 L*_HK. Because SW 59 carries a*=-4.22 red-green and b*=6.35 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.62, Frostwork projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 59 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Frostwork (SW 59) holds its native #D2CFBA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 59 adapts to #D9CDB1; at 3500K halogen, Frostwork transitions to #DECCAC; at 3000K residential LED, SW 59 warms to #E4CAA7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Frostwork (SW 59) settles at #E9C9A4.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59, #CBD0C2), Behr Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11, #CCCFBF, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=1.12 and CAM16=1.03, followed by Mild Mint (PPU11-12, ΔE=1.36). In Benjamin Moore, Tea Light (471, #C9D0BF, LRV 61.37%) achieves ΔE2000=1.54 ahead of Tea Light (CC-610, ΔE=1.54). Coordinate SW 59 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Pure White (SW 7005) hallways, and Roman Column (SW 7562) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.78% (#CBD0C2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.4 L*_HK.
At 61.78% reflectance, Frostwork (SW 59) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.76) to hold its #CBD0C2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.76, a*=-4.22, b*=6.35) classifies Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=7.62 chroma and h°=123.6° hue.
Pair Frostwork (SW 59) with North & East Windows for SW 59 (61.78% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Frostwork (SW 59). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 59 shifts from #CBD0C2 toward #E9C9A4.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59, #CBD0C2) are Behr Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11, #CCCFBF) at ΔE2000=1.12 and Benjamin Moore Tea Light (471, #C9D0BF) at ΔE2000=1.54.
Both PPU10-11 and 471 matches are verified against Frostwork (SW 59) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Frostwork (SW 59, LRV 61.78%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Frostwork (SW 59) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.