Dew Drop vs Icicle
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Icicle (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Dew Drop (LRV 70), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dew Drop runs cool while Icicle is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dew Drop vs Icicle in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Dew Drop and Icicle 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Icicle and Dew Drop is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Icicle brings more warmth to the space, while Dew Drop keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Dew Drop vs Icicle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dew Drop 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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At LRV 70 vs 55, Dew Drop is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 44, Dew Drop is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 70 vs 12, Dew Drop is decisively the brighter choice.
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