Icy Blue
What Icy Blue Actually Looks Like
Icy Blue 2057-70 is exactly what the name promises: a very pale, cool blue with just enough green in it to feel fresh rather than flat. It sits at the light end of the spectrum, almost hovering between blue and aqua. On a large wall it reads as a gentle wash of color rather than a saturated statement. In strong natural light it can appear nearly white with a blue-green whisper. In dimmer rooms or under warm incandescent bulbs it settles into a soft, slightly muted aqua.
Icy Blue Undertones
The green undertone is real and worth planning around. This is not a straightforward sky blue. Depending on what else is in the room, it can read more teal-adjacent than you might expect from the swatch. Cool north or east light pulls the blue forward. Warm light and warm-toned furnishings tend to surface the green side. Pair it with warm whites or natural wood and the aqua quality becomes more pronounced.
Where Icy Blue Works Best
Icy Blue works well anywhere you want the room to feel open and cool without committing to a bold color. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are natural fits because the color reinforces a clean, fresh atmosphere. It also works in bedrooms where you want something calming without going stark white. Large, sun-filled rooms handle it well because the high LRV keeps the space from feeling cold even on a bright day. In a small, dark room it can feel a little chilly, so consider a warmer light source if you go that route.
Where to put Icy Blue
The clean, watery quality of Icy Blue is a reliable choice for bathrooms. White tile and chrome or brushed nickel fixtures keep it feeling crisp. If your tile has warm beige tones, test a large sample first because the green undertone may fight with the tile rather than complement it.
At this light value the color is easy to live with in a bedroom. It reads calm without being sterile. Layer in off-white or linen bedding rather than bright white to soften the cool undertone and keep the room feeling comfortable instead of cold.
In a sunny living room with good south or west exposure, Icy Blue stays bright and airy all day. Ground it with medium-toned wood furniture or warm-toned rugs so the room does not feel like it is missing some warmth.
A pale blue-green is a traditional and practical choice for utilitarian spaces. It keeps the room feeling clean and intentional without requiring a lot of decorating investment around it.
What to Pair With Icy Blue
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color. General pairing guidance: crisp whites with cool or neutral bases keep it cohesive. Warm wood tones add contrast and prevent the room from reading too clinical. Navy or deeper blue-greens work as accents if you want depth. Avoid very warm yellows or oranges, which clash with the cool green-blue base.
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Colors that clash with Icy Blue
If Icy Blue is used in a room that opens directly to a space painted in a warm yellow or gold, the contrast between cool blue-green and warm yellow reads as jarring rather than complementary.
Terracotta tile, warm honey oak floors, or orange-toned wood can make the green undertone in Icy Blue more pronounced and the overall pairing feel discordant.
Under strong warm bulbs the green undertone becomes more visible and the color can drift toward a slightly murky aqua that loses the clean, icy quality you chose it for.
Common questions
The LRV is 78.86, which puts it solidly in the light category. It reflects a substantial amount of light, so it holds up reasonably well in rooms with limited natural light. That said, the cool undertone can make a north-facing room feel chilly, so consider a warmer light source or layer in warm textiles to counteract that.
It is primarily blue but with a noticeable green undertone. Most people read it as blue-green or aqua rather than a straightforward sky blue. The balance between the two shifts depending on your light source and the other colors in the room.
The code is Benjamin Moore 2057-70. It is available in both interior and exterior formulations, so you can use it on an accent wall, a front door, or exterior trim if you want to carry the color outside.
Yes. A flat or matte finish softens the color and reduces any cool harshness. An eggshell or satin finish adds a bit of reflectivity that can make the blue-green quality feel crisper and slightly more pronounced. For bathrooms, eggshell or satin is usually the practical choice for cleanability.