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Sherwin Williams Icicle (SW 6238) Paint Color


Color Name: Icicle (SW 6238)
Hex Color Code: #DBDFE0
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 223, 224)
CMYK Values*: 2.2%, 0.4%, 0.0%, 12.2%
Color Family (Hue): White and Pastel Blue Gray





About Icicle (SW 6238) color - its meaning and example


What color is Icicle (SW 6238)?

Icicle (SW 6238) color belongs to the White and Pastel Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Icicle (SW 6238) is #DBDFE0, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 223, 224).

In the RGB color model, Icicle (SW 6238) has a red value of 219, a green value of 223, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 0.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation, and 86.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Icicle (SW 6238) has a hue of 192° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


Icicle (SW 6238) is cool or warm?

The color Icicle (SW 6238) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Icicle (SW 6238)?

Icicle (SW 6238) has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Icicle (SW 6238)

Light Color


Compare LRV 73 of Icicle (SW 6238) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 73 puts Sherwin Williams Icicle (SW 6238) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Icicle (SW 6238) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 223, 224)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
223 (87.5%)
Blue
224 (87.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.23%
Magenta
0.45%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(192deg, 7.5 %, 86.9 %)

Hue
192°
Saturation
7.46 %.
Lightness
86.86 %.

RYB

RYB(11, 29, 23)
Red
11 (4.5%)
Yellow
29 (11.4%)
Blue
23 (9.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192°
Saturation
2.23 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 192°

W: 85.88 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 69.06

Y : 73.22

Z : 81.01

YXY

Y1 : 73.22

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 12.55%

Y : 12.16%


LRV

~ 73.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.6BG 8.7/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 88.55

A : -1.16

B : -0.97

CIE-Lch

L : 88.55

C : 1.51

H : 219.92

CIE-Luv

L : 88.55

U : -2.29

V : -1.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.57

A : -5.69

B : 3.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Icicle (SW 6238) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Icicle (SW 6238) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#E5E4E2
Platinum
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#D9DAD2
Oatmeal
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Pantone PMS


#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#E3E3DD
PANTONE 9101 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to British Standard 4800


#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#E5E5E5
BS 22-C-33 - Soft Purple
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Icicle (SW 6238) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Icicle (SW 6238) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Sherwin Williams


#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#E0E3E2
Clean Slate (SW 9621)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#DEE1DF
Rock Candy (SW 6231)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#DCDEDC
Site White (SW 7070)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Benjamin Moore


#DEE2E3
Whirlpool (1436)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#DDE1E1
Mineral Ice (2132-70)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#DFE2E3
Full Moon (2119-70)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#DCDFDE
Pearl River (871)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to PPG Paints


#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#E3E4E5
Windswept Beach (PPG1169-1)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#DEDFE2
Wayward Winds (PPG1043-3)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#E1E1E2
Moondance (PPG1043-2)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)





Valspar


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Valspar


#DFE1E1
Prudence (7004-13)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#E1E3E3
Gentle Gray (T651)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#D7D9DA
Fragile Blue (7004-10)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#D5D8D7
Aerodynamic (8006-10A)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Behr


#D9DCDB
Drizzle (PPU26-14)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#DBDDDF
Script White (N540-1)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#DBDCDB
Pixel White (N530-1)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#DBDDDB
Shiny Luster (N500-1)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Icicle (SW 6238) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Icicle (SW 6238) to Dunn-Edwards


#E1E3E4
Cold Wind (DE 6351)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#DBDBDA
Porpoise (DE 6373)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Icicle (SW 6238) - #DBDFE0 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Icicle (SW 6238) - #DBDFE0 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#DBDFE0
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#E5DAD4
Hush White (SW 6042)
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#EFDED1
Nearly Peach (SW 6336)
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#EDE0C5
Vital Yellow (SW 6392)
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#E2E2D1
Sagey (SW 6175)
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#D8E2D8
Fleeting Green (SW 6455)
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#D8E7E6
Blue Horizon (SW 6497)
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#E1E6E6
Rarified Air (SW 6525)
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#E3D9D5
Dreamy White (SW 6021)
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#EEDED5
Faint Coral (SW 6329)
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#F3EAC6
Daybreak (SW 6700)
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