Clean Slate vs Icicle
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Clean Slate belongs to the blue-green family and Icicle to the blue-grey family. At LRV 76 vs 73, Clean Slate will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Clean Slate vs Icicle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clean Slate on one side and Icicle 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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