Behr Ice Drop M530-1

What are Behr Ice Drop undertones?

The undertone of Ice Drop can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Ice Drop M530-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 207° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M530-1 Ice Drop HSL code: 207, 36%, 87%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Ice Drop

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ice Drop:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

M530-1
Ice Drop

• M540-1
  Bellflower Blue

  

Darker shades

M530-1
Ice Drop

• M510-3
  Sailor'S Knot

  

• PPU14-13
  Caspian Tide

  

• M530-2
  Sky'S The Limit

  

• PPU14-10
  Blue Suede

  

• M530-3
  Perennial Blue

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ice Drop with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Behr Tribeca and Oak Creek.

M530-1
Ice Drop

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

LRV of Ice Drop

Ice Drop has an LRV of 71.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d2dfea
RGB Decimal	210, 223, 234
RGB Percent	82.35%, 87.45%, 91.76%
HSV	Hue: 207° Saturation: 10.26% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(207, 36, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.26 Magenta: 4.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 220.367 I: -11.281 Q: 0.673
XYZ	X: 67.813 Y: 72.417 Z: 88.225
CIE Lab	L:88.169 a:-2.222 b:-6.854
CIE Luv	L:88.169 u:-7.619 v:-10.257
Decimal	13819882
Hunter Lab	85.098, -6.678, -1.9