Ash Violet vs Pine Frost paint color comparison

Ash Violet vs Pine Frost

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Ash Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Pine Frost to the green-grey family. At LRV 65 vs 34, Pine Frost will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ash Violet's cool character against Pine Frost's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ash Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6549
LRV34.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6549
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Pine Frost
Sherwin-Williams · 9656
LRV65.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9656
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Ash Violet vs Pine Frost Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Violet on one side and Pine Frost on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.