Iced Slate
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Iced Slate remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C1CAD1
LRV
58.05
Iced Slate in Real Rooms
Iced Slate has a high LRV of 58.05 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, misc, front door and dining room.
4 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Iced Slate in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Iced Slate feel modern, calm, and sophisticated.
@our_vt_home
Iced Slate walls in the bathroom establish a clean, spa-like atmosphere.
@our_vt_home
The bathroom painted in Iced Slate delivers elegant, contemporary style.
@sweetcasualstyle
Iced Slate bathrooms feel serene, polished, and timelessly beautiful.
@sweetcasualstyle
2 Living Room Photos
Iced Slate anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Walls painted in Iced Slate create a cool, sophisticated backdrop for living room furnishings.
@martinemariechaisson
Soft daylight illuminates Iced Slate walls throughout this serene living room space.
@macfarland_painting
2 Misc Photos
Iced Slate shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Shiplap paneling in Iced Slate adds textured depth to this accent wall.
@sweetcasualstyle
Painted furniture in Iced Slate brings muted elegance to any room.
@apartment24vintage
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Iced Slate rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
A front door in Iced Slate makes a striking architectural statement.
@dd_design_decor
1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Iced Slate provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
The dining room walls glow in understated Iced Slate gray.
@fem.vs.farm
