Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534) records 55.91% LRV and 80.4 L*_HK lightness (#BBC7D2, RGB 187/199/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.65, a*=-1.92, b*=-6.88, C*=7.14, h°=254.4°) place SW 6534 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Icy (SW 6534) are Behr Journey's End (S520-2, ΔE=1.25) and Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575, ΔE=0.62).
Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534, #BBC7D2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Icy (SW 6534) | #BBC7D2 | 55.91% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Journey's End (S520-2) | #BAC9D4 | 57% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.25 (97.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Melody (UL240-14) | #BDCAD8 | 57.83% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.48 (96.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Instinct (AF-575) | #BAC5D0 | 54.78% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Iced Slate (2130-60) | #C1CAD1 | 58.07% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.03 (95.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for SW 6534: Journey's End (S520-2) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Icy (SW 6534) with +0.63 higher C*=7.77 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for SW 6534: Melody (UL240-14) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Icy (SW 6534) with +1.48 higher C*=8.62 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.21 alternative to SW 6534: Monet (PPU15-17) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than Icy (SW 6534) with +0.82 higher C*=7.96 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for SW 6534: Instinct (AF-575) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Icy (SW 6534) with matched C*=6.96 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.03 alternative to SW 6534: Iced Slate (2130-60) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Icy (SW 6534) with -2.29 softer C*=4.85 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.81 alternative to SW 6534: Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Icy (SW 6534) with -1.89 softer C*=5.25 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Icy (#BBC7D2, LRV 55.91%).
Icy (SW 6534, h°=254.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Icy
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6534 (4000K renders #C9C5C1)
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Code SW 6534 (Icy) reflects 55.91% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534) registers J'=82.0, a'=-4.35, and b'=-8.10 with HSL (209°, 20%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.4 L*_HK. Because SW 6534 carries a*=-1.92 red-green and b*=-6.88 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.14, Icy projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6534 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Icy (SW 6534) holds its native #C2C6C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6534 adapts to #C9C5C1; at 3500K halogen, Icy transitions to #CEC3BB; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6534 warms to #D4C2B6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Icy (SW 6534) settles at #D8C1B3.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534, #BBC7D2), Behr Journey's End (S520-2, #BAC9D4, LRV 57%) scores ΔE2000=1.25 and CAM16=1.29, followed by Melody (UL240-14, ΔE=1.48). In Benjamin Moore, Instinct (AF-575, #BAC5D0, LRV 54.78%) achieves ΔE2000=0.62 ahead of Iced Slate (2130-60, ΔE=2.03). Coordinate SW 6534 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Iceberg (SW 6798) hallways, and Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Icy.
Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55.91% (#BBC7D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.4 L*_HK.
At 55.91% reflectance, Icy (SW 6534) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.65) to hold its #BBC7D2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.65, a*=-1.92, b*=-6.88) classifies Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=7.14 chroma and h°=254.4° hue.
Pair Icy (SW 6534) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6534 (55.91% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Icy. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6534 shifts from #BBC7D2 toward #D8C1B3.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534, #BBC7D2) are Behr Journey's End (S520-2, #BAC9D4) at ΔE2000=1.25 and Benjamin Moore Instinct (AF-575, #BAC5D0) at ΔE2000=0.62.
Both S520-2 and AF-575 matches are verified against Icy (SW 6534) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Icy (SW 6534, LRV 55.91%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Icy (SW 6534) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.