Ref. #97D4D9 · MP949
What color is Ice Palace? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #97D4D9. Colors similar to Ice Palace include Dunn-Edwards Aqua Bloom, Valspar Beach Sparkle, Behr Peaceful Blue. Ice Palace has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Ice Palace 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.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#97D4D9
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D95B5
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other MPC colors close to Ice Palace.
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Palace's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.