Icicle vs Pure White
Icicle and Pure White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Icicle reads as blue-grey, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 73 for Icicle — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. Where Icicle leans neutral, Pure White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Icicle vs Pure White in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Icicle and Pure White 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Pure White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Icicle.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Pure White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Icicle vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icicle on one side and Pure White 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.