Kingston vs Pine Frost paint color comparison

Kingston vs Pine Frost

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 70 vs 65, Kingston will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Kingston's cool character against Pine Frost's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kingston
Sherwin-Williams · 9677
LRV70.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9677
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Pine Frost
Sherwin-Williams · 9656
LRV65.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9656
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Kingston vs Pine Frost Simulated Comparison

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