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Glacial Till

Benjamin Moore · AF-390

The Analysis

Glacial Till is a balanced, mid-tone greige that creates a grounded, stable atmosphere. With an LRV of 47.9, it absorbs enough light to feel cozy without making a room feel cave-like, effectively softening sharp shadows in bright spaces.

It works best as a primary wall colour for living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways where you want a cohesive, sophisticated look. It serves as an excellent foundation that allows your furniture and art to take center stage.

LRV 48

History & Origin

This is a versatile, modern neutral that fits perfectly into contemporary designs. While it lacks a specific period-style pedigree, its earthy, stone-like quality makes it a staple of current interior palettes.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak or walnut wood tones to enhance its natural warmth, and use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms with balanced natural light where its grey and beige undertones can harmonize without shifting too green or yellow.

The Mood

This shade promotes a sense of restfulness and calm because it lacks the jarring intensity of pure white or high-contrast colours. It is an easy-to-live-with neutral that provides a clean, clutter-free mental backdrop.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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