Frostwork
Frostwork is a versatile and reflective Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#CBD0C2
LRV
61.70
Frostwork in Real Rooms
Frostwork has a high LRV of 61.7 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.
7 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Frostwork 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.
Bedroom walls wrapped in calm Frostwork establish a peaceful sleeping environment.
@pine_n_paint
4 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Frostwork is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Accent wall in Frostwork adds subtle sophistication to this living space.
@pine_n_paint
Living room walls in Frostwork provide a neutral canvas for décor.
@catharinenorelius
Wall treatment in Frostwork creates a calm, collected living room.
@catfishv
Frostwork walls deliver understated elegance throughout this living space.
@kim_bell_interiors
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Frostwork adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets painted Frostwork brighten the cooking and gathering area.
@nichehomestudio
Crisp cabinetry in Frostwork provides clean lines and timeless appeal.
@nichehomestudio
1 Misc Photo
Frostwork shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Board-and-batten walls painted Frostwork add texture and visual interest.
@catharinenorelius
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 28, Frostwork is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 64 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pine Frost reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (62 vs 59) makes Frostwork the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Frostwork reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 16), opening up a space where Wood Violet encloses it.
Frostwork reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 28), opening up a space where Berry Cream encloses it.
Frostwork reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 12), opening up a space where Purple Passage encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (71 vs 62) makes Inspired Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 62 vs 16, Frostwork is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 62 vs 37, Frostwork is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 43, Frostwork is decisively the brighter choice.
