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Benjamin Moore Ice Formations 973

Ice Formations

Benjamin Moore

973

About Ice Formations by Benjamin Moore

Ice Formations 973 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 57% and hue near 44° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 56.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cbc6b8

RGB: 203, 198, 184

Hue44°

Saturation15%

Lightness76%

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These are close matches to Ice Formations from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Ice Formations looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Ice Formations 973 a warm or cool color?
Ice Formations by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ice Formations?
Ice Formations sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 44°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ice Formations?
Brightness is about 57%. Saturation is around 15%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #cbc6b8. The RGB value is 203, 198, 184.
Is Ice Formations better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ice Formations has brightness around 57%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Ice Formations?
You can match Ice Formations with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Ice Formations work best in a home?
Ice Formations works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Ice Formations compare to a pure white paint?
Ice Formations is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Ice Formations in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Ice Formations in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Ice Formations. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Ice Formations. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.