Icicles N490-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCD5DB, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashwood Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCD5DB · N490-2
Icicles
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Icicles Technical Profile
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Icicles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Icicles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIcicles
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAshwood Gray
Ashwood Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaside Pleasure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Briney Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Biscayne Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bahama Breezes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Icicles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icicles
#BCD5DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icicles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icicles 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 Icicles.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Icicles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icicles have?
Icicles 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 Icicles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Icicles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icicles are Ashwood Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Seaside Pleasure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Briney Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Icicles'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 Icicles?
Icicles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Icicles's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.