Benjamin Moore

Ice Formations

973 / HC-172

Ice Formations is a neutral gray that balances warm and cool influences through its blend of gray and beige undertones. With an LRV of 55.05, it provides moderate light reflectance, suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, or transitional spaces. This shade bridges different color schemes effectively.

Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Muslin complement its warmer aspects, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy create contrast. Beach Glass and Saybrook Sage pair well when softer blue or green accents are desired within the overall scheme.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

973 / HC-172

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Ice Formations in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Ice Formations in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ice Formations under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ice Formations under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

44°

Orange Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

15%

Muted

LRV

55.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#CBC6B8

RGB Decimal

203, 198, 184

RGB Percent

79.6%, 77.6%, 72.2%

HSL

44.2, 15.4%, 75.9%

HSV

44.2, 9.4%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.5%, 9.4%, 20.4%

YIQ

197.9, 7.5, -3.3

XYZ

53.47, 56.55, 53.44

CIE Lab

79.92, -0.69, 7.62

CIE Luv

79.92, 3.71, 11.29

Hunter Lab

75.20, -0.66, 6.95

Decimal

13354680

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ice Formations Stone Walls Grassy Savannah Pine Peak

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ice Formations Origami White Party Ice Pearly Gates

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ice Formations Lavender Blue Streamlined Gray Weeping Wisteria

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ice Formations Sparkling Sage Josephine Healing Aloe

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Ice Formations Josephine Mauve It Bedroom Plum

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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