Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526) records 67.08% LRV and 86.3 L*_HK lightness (#CBD8E1, RGB 203/216/225). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.63, a*=-2.62, b*=-5.92, C*=6.47, h°=246.1°) place SW 6526 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Icelandic (SW 6526) are Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, ΔE=0.82) and Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, ΔE=1.24).
Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526, #CBD8E1) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Icelandic (SW 6526) | #CBD8E1 | 67.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Pale Cornflower (S520-1) | #CED9E1 | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Blue Reflection (ICC-35) | #CCD7E1 | 67% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.11 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Beacon Gray (2128-60) | #CDD7DE | 66.73% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sheer Bliss (CSP-545) | #D0DDE5 | 70.62% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for SW 6526: Pale Cornflower (S520-1) delivers identical 68% reflectance to SW 6526 with -0.84 softer C*=5.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for SW 6526: Blue Reflection (ICC-35) delivers identical 67% reflectance to SW 6526 with matched C*=6.44 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for SW 6526: Ice Drop (M530-1) delivers +5.9 LRV points lighter than Icelandic (SW 6526) with +0.74 higher C*=7.21 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for SW 6526: Beacon Gray (2128-60) delivers identical 66.73% reflectance to SW 6526 with -1.43 softer C*=5.04 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for SW 6526: Sheer Bliss (CSP-545) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Icelandic (SW 6526) with matched C*=6.1 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for SW 6526: Lake Placid (827) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Icelandic (SW 6526) with +1.42 higher C*=7.89 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Icelandic (#CBD8E1, LRV 67.08%).
Icelandic (SW 6526, h°=246.1°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Icelandic (SW 6526)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6526 (4000K renders #DAD5CF)
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Code SW 6526 (Icelandic) reflects 67.08% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526) registers J'=87.5, a'=-5.17, and b'=-7.11 with HSL (205°, 27%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6526 carries a*=-2.62 red-green and b*=-5.92 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.47, Icelandic projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6526 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Icelandic (SW 6526) holds its native #D3D7D8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6526 adapts to #DAD5CF; at 3500K halogen, Icelandic transitions to #DFD4C9; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6526 warms to #E6D2C3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Icelandic (SW 6526) settles at #EBD1BF.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526, #CBD8E1), Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, #CED9E1, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=0.98, followed by Blue Reflection (ICC-35, ΔE=1.11). In Benjamin Moore, Beacon Gray (2128-60, #CDD7DE, LRV 66.73%) achieves ΔE2000=1.24 ahead of Sheer Bliss (CSP-545, ΔE=1.24). Coordinate SW 6526 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Jubilee (SW 6248) hallways, and Aleutian (SW 6241) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Icelandic.
Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.08% (#CBD8E1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.3 L*_HK.
At 67.08% reflectance, Icelandic (SW 6526) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.63) to hold its #CBD8E1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.63, a*=-2.62, b*=-5.92) classifies Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=6.47 chroma and h°=246.1° hue.
Pair Icelandic (SW 6526) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6526 (67.08% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Icelandic (SW 6526). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6526 shifts from #CBD8E1 toward #EBD1BF.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526, #CBD8E1) are Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, #CED9E1) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, #CDD7DE) at ΔE2000=1.24.
Both S520-1 and 2128-60 matches are verified against Icelandic (SW 6526) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Icelandic (SW 6526, LRV 67.08%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Icelandic (SW 6526) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.