Sherwin Williams Icicle SW 6238
| Official page: | Icicle SW 6238 |
| Code: | SW 6238 |
| Name: | Icicle |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Icicle?
Sherwin Williams SW 6238 Icicle is a soft and versatile hue that offers a cool and calming presence to any space. This delicate shade can be beautifully complemented by pairing it with warm neutrals like SW 7026 Griffin or cool tones such as SW 9151 Gray Flower. The combination of Icicle with these colors creates a well-balanced and harmonious palette that brings a sense of elegance and tranquility to the room. Additionally, accents in SW 6542 Vex Grey or SW 6216 Jasper add depth and sophistication, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.
Icicle for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6238 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams Icicle reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Icicle undertones?
The undertone of Icicle 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#DBDFE0
RGB code:
219, 223, 224
Is Sherwin Williams Icicle SW 6238 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 192° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6238 Icicle HSL code: 192, 7%, 87%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Icicle
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Sherwin Williams Icicle:
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
SW 6238
Icicle
Darker shades
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 Icicle with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Icicle
Icicle has an LRV of 73.28% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 73.28%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dbdfe0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 223, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 87.45%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 192° Saturation: 2.23% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 7, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.23 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 221.918 I: -2.705 Q: -0.535 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.052 Y: 73.217 Z: 80.995 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.551 a:-1.165 b:-0.955 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.551 u:-2.288 v:-1.256 | |
| Decimal | 14409696 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.567, -5.693, 3.775 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6238 Icicle
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