Valspar

Cold as Ice

8004-39A

Cold As Ice is a pale watery gray with a blue cast. The name is fairly honest. It can freshen bathrooms, laundry rooms, and ceilings, especially with white tile or cool stone.

In a north-facing room, it may feel sharper and less forgiving. Warm wood can balance that. Avoid cream trim when the goal is a clean look. The contrast can make both colors seem more extreme.

Brand

Valspar

Code

8004-39A

Cold as Ice 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 Valspar Cold as Ice under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Cold as Ice under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

190°

Cyan Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

71.0
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
#cfdee1
RGB Decimal
207, 222, 225
RGB Percent
81.2%, 87.1%, 88.2%
HSL
190.0, 23.1%, 84.7%
HSV
190.0, 8.0%, 88.2%
CMYK
8.0%, 1.3%, 0.0%, 11.8%
YIQ
217.9, -9.9, -2.2
XYZ
65.44, 70.94, 81.48
CIE Lab
87.46, -4.42, -3.20
CIE Luv
87.46, -8.33, -4.15
Hunter Lab
84.23, -4.34, -3.23
Decimal
13623009

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel