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Polar Ice 1660
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Subtle blue-green undertone
In CIELAB, Polar Ice sits at L* 88.9, a* -4.3, b* -2.6. Its hue angle is 211° and its chroma is 5.0, so it leans blue-green only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as cool. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 8%.
LRV 73.7: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 73.7, Polar Ice is lighter than 83% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Polar Ice
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg | SW 6798 | 0.69 | Practically identical | |
| Lauren's Surprise | SW 6791 | 0.94 | Practically identical | |
| Sky High | SW 6504 | 1.69 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Polar Ice
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Winds | PPH-41 | 0.73 | Practically identical | |
| Vientos De Abril | PPH-41 (HISP) | 0.73 | Practically identical | |
| Spa Retreat | PPL-72 | 0.83 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation | AF-540 | 0.79 | Practically identical | |
| Ocean Air | 2123-50 | 1.05 | Very close | |
| Summer Shower | 2135-60 | 1.24 | Very close | |
| Iceberg | 2122-50 | 1.66 | Very close | |
| Blue Haze | 1667 | 1.84 | Very close | |
| Glass Slipper | 1632 | 2.04 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- White Heaven 2068-70 · lighter, LRV 76.7
- Clear Skies 2054-70 · lighter, LRV 77.0
- Whisper Violet 2070-70 · lighter, LRV 76.8
- Breath of Fresh Air 806 · darker, LRV 69.1
- Blue Allure 771 · darker, LRV 69.3
- Silver Bells 1458 · darker, LRV 68.5
Colors that go with Polar Ice
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Strawberry 'n Cream 2103-70 · complementary (180°)
- In Your Eyes 715 · analogous (−30°)
- Sheer Bliss CSP-545 · analogous (+30°)
- Raspberry Ice 2072-70 · triadic (120°)
- Grandma's China CSP-365 · triadic (240°)
Polar Ice vs popular colors
- Gray Cashmere (Benjamin Moore 2138-60, ΔE 6.1) is darker (LRV 64.5 vs 73.7), more yellow/warm.
- Smoke (Benjamin Moore 2122-40, ΔE 6.2) is darker (LRV 56.4 vs 73.7).
- Sea Salt (Sherwin-Williams SW 6204, ΔE 6.6) is darker (LRV 63.2 vs 73.7), more yellow/warm, more red/pink.