Sherwin-Williams • 6526

Icelandic

Name: Sherwin-Williams Icelandic 6526
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Icelandic remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CBD8E1

LRV

67.48

Light Reflectance Value

67.48

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationBright

Collection

2017 Noir Living Well

Icelandic's Color Strip

Icelandic is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 178 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Icelandic

C2Blissful Blue C3Cosmos C4Bluesy Note C5Scanda C6Revel Blue C7Indigo

Icelandic in Real Rooms

Icelandic has a high LRV of 67.48 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen and bathroom.

1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Icelandic provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Sherwin Williams Icelandic kitchen accent wall

@simperstyle

2 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Icelandic can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.