Icicle 6238 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DBDFE0, 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.
Ref. #DBDFE0 · 6238
Icicle
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Icicle Technical Profile
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Icicle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Icicle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsIcicle
Nearly identical
PPGSwiss White
Swiss White
PPG
Nearly identical
Etched Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Moonlight Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tsunami Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Barn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ocean Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Icicle
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Icicle.
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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Icicle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Icicle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icicle are Swiss White by PPG (a near-identical match), Etched Glass by Behr (a near-identical match), Beach Wind by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Icicle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.