PPG • PPG1037-1

Sea Frost

Name: PPG Sea Frost PPG1037-1
Brand: PPG

Sea Frost is a bright and airy paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#d5dcdc

LRV

71.00

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Light Reflectance Value

71.00

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Sea Frost's Color Strip

Sea Frost is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Browsing strip PPG1037 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

1Sea Frost

2Sky Splash 3Special Delivery 4Symmetry 5Night Rendezvous 6Mysterious 7Witchcraft

Sea Frost in Real Rooms

Sea Frost has a high LRV of 71 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

1 Bedroom Photo

For guest bedrooms, Sea Frost is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

A scandinavian bedroom painted in Sea Frost

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Sea Frost, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Sea Frost paint in a minimalist dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Sea Frost brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Sea Frost — industrial bathroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Sea Frost changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

minimalist front door featuring Sea Frost by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Sea Frost on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sea Frost color — rustic modern house inspiration

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1 Patio Photo

Using Sea Frost on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.

minimalist patio featuring Sea Frost by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Sea Frost on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

Sea Frost — minimalist home office

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

Sea Frost is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

A classy kitchen painted in Sea Frost

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

Sea Frost provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Sea Frost paint in a cozy living room

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

For smaller entries, Sea Frost provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.