Icy vs Solitude
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Icy (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Solitude (LRV 38), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Icy vs Solitude in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Icy and Solitude in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Icy vs Solitude Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icy on one side and Solitude 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.