Frost vs New Orleans
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Frost belongs to the white family and New Orleans to the blue-grey family. Frost (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than New Orleans (LRV 16), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Frost runs green while New Orleans is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Frost vs New Orleans Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frost on one side and New Orleans on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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