ICE BLUE
Jotun · 0596
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The Analysis
With an LRV of 76.55, this is a highly reflective, bright color that bounces significant light back into a room. It effectively pushes walls outward, making smaller spaces feel open, airy, and noticeably larger.
This is a perfect 'workhorse' neutral that functions best as a main wall color for kitchens, laundry rooms, or bathrooms. It acts as a clean backdrop that allows your furniture and art to take center stage without competing for attention.
LRV 77History & Origin
This shade leans toward a modern, updated aesthetic rather than a period-correct historical look. It is a contemporary choice that favors sharp, clean lines over traditional warmth.
How to Use It
Pair this with light oak or ash wood tones to keep the look Scandinavian, or use matte black hardware for a high-contrast, modern finish. It performs best in rooms where you want a sense of hygiene and clarity, such as entryways or secondary bedrooms.
The Mood
Ice Blue offers a crisp, clinical cleanliness that feels orderly and calm rather than cozy. Living with it daily provides a restful, low-stimulation environment that keeps a room feeling refreshed and ventilated.
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.
- Natural