Frosted Jade → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Frosted Jade (PPU11-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Frosted Jade
If you love Behr Frosted Jade but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Frosted Jade (PPU11-11) is a medium green with soft frosted jade undertones. A soft jade green with a frosted, silvery quality. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Cool and refreshing. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Frosted Jade and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Tin Lizzie is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Frosted Jade
Tin Lizzie is close.
| Frosted Jade | Tin Lizzie | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 44 |
| Hex | #C1C8BE | #BAC2BA |
| Undertone | Soft Frosted Jade | Soft Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Frosted Jade has soft frosted jade undertones. A soft jade green with a frosted, silvery quality. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Cool and refreshing.
Tin Lizzie has soft green-gray undertones. A soft green-gray named for the Model T Ford. Vintage and understated. More green than Silverpointe, lighter than Comfort Gray.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Frosted Jade in Your Room
The jade is soft and cool. In bright rooms, a gentle green. In dim rooms, a cool gray-green.
Tin Lizzie in Your Room
The green is soft and vintage. In bright rooms, a gentle sage-gray. In dim rooms, a warm green-tinted gray.
LRV and Brightness
Frosted Jade has an LRV of 52, while Tin Lizzie has an LRV of 44. That means Frosted Jade reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Frosted Jade will make the space feel brighter and more open than Tin Lizzie. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Frosted Jade
Behr recommends Frosted Jade for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Tin Lizzie is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, nursery. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Tin Lizzie in the same rooms you planned for Frosted Jade.
Frosted Jade in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Frosted Jade (PPU11-11) is Tin Lizzie (SW 9163) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Tin Lizzie is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Frosted Jade is a Behr color with soft frosted jade undertones and an LRV of 52. Tin Lizzie is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 44. With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.