Icy Blue vs Matt Silver
Both are Jotun colors. Hue-wise, Icy Blue belongs to the blue-grey family and Matt Silver to the grey family. With LRVs of 25 and 24, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Icy Blue's cool character against Matt Silver's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Icy Blue vs Matt Silver in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Icy Blue and Matt Silver are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Icy Blue reads more restrained here, while Matt Silver adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Matt Silver and Icy Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Matt Silver and Icy Blue is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Icy Blue vs Matt Silver Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icy Blue on one side and Matt Silver on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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