Big Dipper vs Pine Frost paint color comparison

Big Dipper vs Pine Frost

Big DipperSherwin-WilliamsvsPine FrostSherwin-WilliamsΔE 54.7 — Very different colors

Big Dipper and Pine Frost come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Big Dipper belongs to the blue-grey family and Pine Frost to the green-grey family. The 59-point LRV gap — 65 for Pine Frost vs 6 for Big Dipper — means Pine Frost will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 54.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams · 9645
LRV6.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9645
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Pine Frost
Sherwin-Williams · 9656
LRV65.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9656
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Big Dipper vs Pine Frost Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Big Dipper 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.