Icy Spring Violet works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 58 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #CAC6D6 · 90BB 58/072
Icy Spring Violet
58%LRV Value
Icy Spring Violet Technical Profile
What color is PPG Icy Spring Violet (90BB 58/072)? It's a light warm neutral — hex #CAC6D6, LRV 58. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Icy Spring Violet is Behr Lavender Bouquet — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Cooled Lavender and Dutch Boy Magellic Purple also close. At LRV 58, Icy Spring Violet sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Icy Spring Violet pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Icy Spring Violet works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Icy Spring Violet can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Icy Spring Violet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lavender Bouquet
Behr
Nearly identical
Cooled Lavender
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lilac Luster
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gypsy Caravan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Very similar
Fragrant Lilac
Valspar
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Colors That Work With Icy Spring Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icy Spring Violet
#CAC6D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icy Spring Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icy Spring Violet 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 Spring Violet.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Icy Spring Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Icy Spring Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icy Spring Violet are Lavender Bouquet by Behr (a near-identical match), Cooled Lavender by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Magellic Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Icy Spring Violet's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Icy Spring Violet?
Icy Spring Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Icy Spring Violet depends on the room. Here's how to choose.