Icicle 6238 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DBDFE0, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swiss White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DBDFE0 · 6238
Icicle
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Icicle Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBDFE0
RGB219, 223, 224
Estimated LRV73.2
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 Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Icicle
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Swiss White
PPG
#DBDEDF
Close digital match
Etched Glass
Behr
#DCE0E2
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Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
#D9DEE0
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Tsunami Sky
Valspar
#D9DDDD
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Gray Cloud
Benjamin Moore
#D8DDDF
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White Barn
Kilz
#DEE1E1
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Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE0
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Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
#D5DBDC
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
#D6DDDD
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Colors That Work With Icicle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icicle
#DBDFE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icicle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icicle 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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Icicle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icicle have?
Icicle by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Icicle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icicle are Swiss White by PPG (a close digital match), Etched Glass by Behr (a close digital match), Beach Wind by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Icicle'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 Icicle?
Icicle has a estimated lightness value of 73.2, 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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