Ref. #E8EFEC · 1153-1
Ice Castles
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ice Castles Technical Profile
What color is Ice Castles? It's a very light cool off-white with the hex code #E8EFEC. Colors similar to Ice Castles include Benjamin Moore Sea Foam, Hirshfield's Falling Tears, Farrow & Ball Cabbage White. Ice Castles has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Ice Castles reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a cool neutral, Ice Castles pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Ice Castles
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sea Foam
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sheer Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Polish
Behr
Nearly identical
Mist Spirit
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivy Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ice Castles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ice Castles
#E8EFEC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AAAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ice Castles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ice Castles 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 Castles.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ice Castles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ice Castles have?
Ice Castles by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Ice Castles from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Foam by Benjamin Moore (#E8F0ED), Falling Tears by Hirshfield's (#E9EFEB), Cabbage White by Farrow & Ball (#E8EEEA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ice Castles?
Ice Castles has an LRV of 84.9, 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 Ice Castles's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.