Kismet vs Pine Frost paint color comparison

Kismet vs Pine Frost

KismetSherwin-WilliamsvsPine FrostSherwin-WilliamsΔE 40.1 — Very different colors

Kismet and Pine Frost come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Kismet belongs to the purple family and Pine Frost to the green-grey family. The 36-point LRV gap — 65 for Pine Frost vs 29 for Kismet — means Pine Frost will open up a space more effectively. Where Kismet leans cool, Pine Frost reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.1 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

Kismet
Sherwin-Williams · 6830
LRV29.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6830
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Pine Frost
Sherwin-Williams · 9656
LRV65.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9656
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Kismet vs Pine Frost Simulated Comparison

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