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Ice Blue
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ice Blue Technical Profile
What color is Ice Blue? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E1EDE6. Colors similar to Ice Blue include Colorhouse Bisque .04, Vista Paint Snow Drift, Benjamin Moore Come Sail Away. Ice Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Ice Blue reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Ice Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ice Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ice Blue
#E1EDE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ice Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ice Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Ice Blue.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ice Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ice Blue have?
Ice Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Ice Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Bisque .04 by Colorhouse (#E0EDE6), Snow Drift by Vista Paint (#E1EEE6), Come Sail Away by Benjamin Moore (#DEEBE5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ice Blue?
Ice Blue has an LRV of 82.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ice Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.