ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2121-50 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6238, ΔE 0.88 apart
Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver (2121-50) and Sherwin-Williams Icicle (SW 6238) measure a delta-E of 0.88 apart. They sit within 0.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.8 and 1.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Icicle depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 73.3 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver and Sherwin-Williams Icicle are only delta-E 0.88 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver and Sherwin-Williams Icicle is delta-E 0.88.
| Iced Cube Silver | Icicle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 2121-50 | SW 6238 |
| Hex | #DCE1E1 | #DBDFE0 |
| Light reflectance | 73.7 | 73.3 |
| Undertone | cool teal-gray | cool teal-gray |
| Chroma | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 199.8° | 219.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |