Icy Bay 1012-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E0E5E2, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Halcyon Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0E5E2 · 1012-1
Icy Bay
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Icy Bay Technical Profile
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Icy Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Icy Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIcy Bay
Nearly identical
ValsparHalcyon Blue
Halcyon Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quicksilver
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ice Sculpture
Behr
Nearly identical
Fanfare
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Distant Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beluga Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Icy Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icy Bay
#E0E5E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icy Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icy Bay 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 Icy Bay.
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.
Icy Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icy Bay have?
Icy Bay by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Icy Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Icy Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icy Bay are Halcyon Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Oakleaf Hydrangea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Illuminating Experience by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Icy Bay'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 Icy Bay?
Icy Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Icy Bay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.