Icy Bay
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Icy Bay remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#e0e5e2
LRV
78.00
Icy Bay's Color Strip
Icy Bay is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip PPG1012, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Icy Bay in Real Rooms
Icy Bay has a high LRV of 78 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Icy Bay is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
scandinavian front door featuring Icy Bay by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
Icy Bay in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
PPG Icy Bay in a art deco home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Icy Bay really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A cozy bedroom painted in Icy Bay
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Icy Bay does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Icy Bay paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Icy Bay has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Icy Bay — japandi bathroom
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Icy Bay provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Icy Bay paint in a classy mudroom
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Icy Bay provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Icy Bay color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Icy Bay is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Icy Bay — classy kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Icy Bay provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
rustic modern patio featuring Icy Bay by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Icy Bay for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Icy Bay — traditional living room
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Coordinating Colors
Icy Bay reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 21), opening up a space where Magic Dust encloses it.
Trim Color
Horseradish reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (88 vs 78) makes Delicate White the marginally brighter of the two.