Icicle
Benjamin Moore · OC-60
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The Analysis
Icicle is a high-LRV white, meaning it reflects 84% of light, making it a top-tier choice for brightening dim corners. Because it is so light, it visually expands smaller rooms and creates an airy, open feel.
This is a quintessential main wall colour designed to serve as a backdrop for furniture and art. It is best used as a whole-home neutral to bridge different rooms together cohesively.
LRV 84History & Origin
This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the yellow or cream undertones common in older, period-specific paints. It aligns with contemporary design trends that favor crisp, gallery-style walls.
How to Use It
It works best in rooms needing a brightness boost, such as north-facing spaces. Pair it with warm wood tones like walnut to prevent the room from feeling too clinical, or use matte black hardware to create sharp, modern contrast.
The Mood
Living with this colour feels clean and uncomplicated. It provides a neutral, background effect that reduces visual clutter and helps a space feel calm rather than stimulating.
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
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