Ref. #BCD5DB · N490-2
Icicles
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Icicles Technical Profile
What color is Icicles? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BCD5DB. Colors similar to Icicles include Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray, Vista Paint Seaside Pleasure, Kilz Subtle Breeze. Icicles has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Icicles sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Icicles
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Ashwood Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaside Pleasure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bahama Breezes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Commelina Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Midsummer's Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Icicles from other brands?
The closest matches are Ashwood Gray by Benjamin Moore (#BAD4DB), Seaside Pleasure by Vista Paint (#B9D4DB), Subtle Breeze by Kilz (#C2D9DF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Icicles?
Icicles has an LRV of 55.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Icicles's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.