Frozen Pond → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Behr Frozen Pond (PPU13-16), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Frozen Pond
If you love Behr Frozen Pond but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Frozen Pond (PPU13-16) is a medium blue with cool blue-gray undertones. A light, airy blue-gray with a cool, coastal quality. Soft and serene without being dark. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 57) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Frozen Pond and every Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore option is Wickham Gray (HC-171) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Wickham Gray is similar. Both are calming light blue-grays. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Frozen Pond
Wickham Gray is similar. Both are calming light blue-grays.
| Frozen Pond | Wickham Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 57 | 62.67 |
| Hex | #C3CFD2 | #C7D2D5 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Blue-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Frozen Pond has cool blue-gray undertones. A light, airy blue-gray with a cool, coastal quality. Soft and serene without being dark.
Wickham Gray has cool blue-gray undertones. A light blue-gray with a soft, calming quality. More blue than Stonington Gray, more gray than a true blue. A popular nursery and bathroom color.
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
Frozen Pond in Your Room
The blue is soft and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a light blue-gray. In dim rooms, it's a cool neutral.
Wickham Gray in Your Room
The blue is most pronounced in bright natural light. In warm artificial light, it reads as a soft cool gray. A versatile, calming color.
LRV and Brightness
Frozen Pond has an LRV of 57, while Wickham Gray has an LRV of 62.67. That means Wickham Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Frozen Pond to Wickham Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Frozen Pond
Behr recommends Frozen Pond for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. With an LRV of 57, 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.
Wickham Gray is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Wickham Gray in the same rooms you planned for Frozen Pond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Frozen Pond (PPU13-16) is Wickham Gray (HC-171) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Wickham Gray is similar. Both are calming light blue-grays. 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. Frozen Pond is a Behr color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 57. Wickham Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 62.67. With a Delta E of 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 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.