Icy Teal 50GG 55/049 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BBC8C6, 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.
Ref. #BBC8C6 · 50GG 55/049
Icy Teal
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Icy Teal Technical Profile
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Icy Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Icy Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIcy Teal
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWales Gray
Wales Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quiet Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whirlwind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soothing Spring
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Degas Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fluttering Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blustery Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Niebla Azul
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Icy Teal
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Icy Teal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Icy Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Icy Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icy Teal are Wales Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Quiet Cove by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Whirlwind by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Icy Teal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.