Icy Teal 50GG 55/049 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBC8C6, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wales Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BBC8C6 · 50GG 55/049
Icy Teal
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Icy Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBC8C6
RGB187, 200, 198
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Wales Gray
Benjamin Moore
#BAC6C4
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Quiet Cove
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#BCC7C3
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Whirlwind
Hirshfield's
#B6C3C1
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Soothing Spring
Behr
#BDCBC7
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Wild Arctic
Kilz
#BFCBCB
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#B9C8C9
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Dutch Boy
#BACBC9
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Blustery Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#B6C5C1
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Wool .02
Colorhouse
#C1CDCD
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Niebla Azul
Sherwin-Williams
#B6C3C4
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#C0CDC2
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Colors That Work With Icy Teal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icy Teal
#BBC8C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icy Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icy Teal 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
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Icy Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icy Teal have?
Icy Teal by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Icy Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icy Teal are Wales Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Quiet Cove by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Whirlwind by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Icy Teal'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 Teal?
Icy Teal has a estimated lightness value of 56.0, 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.
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