Ice Cave M480-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1F6E8F, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue in Barbados from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1F6E8F · M480-7
Ice Cave
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ice Cave Technical Profile
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Ice Cave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ice Cave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIce Cave
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlue in Barbados
Blue in Barbados
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ahoy! Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pacific Pleasure
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Oasis
PPG
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Georgian Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ice Cave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ice Cave
#1F6E8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#45579C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ice Cave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ice Cave Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ice Cave.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ice Cave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ice Cave have?
Ice Cave by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ice Cave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ice Cave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ice Cave are Blue in Barbados by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tory Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ice Cave's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ice Cave?
Ice Cave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ice Cave's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.