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Icicle

Name: Sherwin-Williams Icicle 6238
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Icicle remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams 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 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#DBDFE0

LRV

73.22

Light Reflectance Value

73.22

light

Temperatureneutral

SaturationBright

Collection

Living Well

Icicle's Color Strip

Icicle is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Quicksilver and Rarified Air. The strip spans from Mountain Air at the lightest end to Hyacinth Tint at the deepest. As part of strip 273, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Mountain Air C2Quicksilver C3Icicle

C4Rarified Air C5Snowfall C6Spatial White C7Hyacinth Tint

Icicle in Real Rooms

Icicle has a high LRV of 73.22 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room and bathroom.

3 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Icicle reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Sherwin Williams Icicle Bedroom

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Icicle Bedroom

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Sw 6238 Bedroom

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1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Icicle 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.

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3 Bathroom Photos

Using Icicle on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.