Icy 6534 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBC7D2, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Instinct from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BBC7D2 · 6534
Icy
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Icy Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBC7D2
RGB187, 199, 210
Estimated LRV56.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Icy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Instinct
Benjamin Moore
#BBC6D1
Close digital match
Legacy
Dutch Boy
#BDC7D0
Close digital match
Mild Wind Blue
PPG
#BCC8D1
Close digital match
Melody
Behr
#BDCAD8
Close digital match
Lighthouse Shadows
Valspar
#BBC8D0
Close digital match
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
#BFC9D0
Close digital match
Pompeii Ruins
Vista Paint
#B5C6D2
Close digital match
Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
#B5C7D4
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Soothing Ocean
Kilz
#B7C7CF
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Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Dream .03
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#B4CBD9
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Colors That Work With Icy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Icy
#BBC7D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Icy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Icy 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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Icy have?
Icy by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Icy are Instinct by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Legacy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mild Wind Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Icy'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?
Icy has a estimated lightness value of 56.1, 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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Why Icy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.