Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice: Complete Color Review

Searching for a light gray paint color that feels fresh but not cold? Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice might be just the shade you’re looking for.

Light neutrals like whites and grays have been popular for years, and for good reason. They work with almost any style — modern, farmhouse, coastal, or something in between.

What I like about Crushed Ice is that it has just enough gray to feel sleek and modern, but it never looks stark or sterile. It’s subtle, easy to live with, and blends beautifully with both bold colors and other neutrals.

If you’re after a clean, airy backdrop that still has a touch of warmth, Crushed Ice could be the perfect fit for your home.

Crushed Ice, Sherwin Williams, SW 7647

Crushed Ice is a light gray with a soft, slightly warm feel and subtle cool undertones. It’s versatile enough to work as a backdrop in almost any room.

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Color Family

Crushed Ice is in the white family.

Light Reflectance Value

66

Light Reflective Value measures how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

Crushed Ice has an LRV of 66, which makes it a light gray that’s darker than an off-white. In bright, sunny rooms, it feels fresh and airy, while in dim spaces, it reads a bit more grounded.

RGB Colors

R: 214 G: 211 B: 204

This is the mix of red, green, and blue that creates Crushed Ice, on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color.

Hex Code

#D6D3CC

Undertones

Crushed Ice is mostly a cool gray, but it does carry a slight green undertone. That little hint can shift a lot depending on lighting.

In south-facing rooms with plenty of sunshine, it looks lighter, brighter, and a touch warmer. Sometimes it can even pass for an off-white.

In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Crushed Ice leans cooler and grayer. In very dark spaces, it can look a little flat or dingy.

Best Uses

Crushed Ice is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color. You can also use it for:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Furniture

It even makes a great cabinet color. Just keep in mind that next to white walls, it will look gray, while against darker or bolder walls, it softens into more of a white.

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Big Chill
• Benjamin Moore Picket Fence
• Behr Polar Fox
• Sherwin Williams First Star
• Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
• Behr Dove
• Sherwin Williams Grey Heron

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Coordinating Colors

Because it’s such a versatile neutral, Crushed Ice works with a wide range of shades — crisp whites, soft grays, moody blues, and earthy greens.

One thing to note: next to white, Crushed Ice will read more gray. But when paired with darker or bolder colors, it softens into more of a gentle off-white.

Mid-toned green-grays:

• Mountain Road
• Willowleaf
• Lauriston Stone
• Link Gray
• Attitude Gray

Deep blues:

• Naval
• Anchors Aweigh
• In the Navy
• After the Storm
• Sea Mariner

Bright whites:

• Extra White
• Gypsum
• Ceiling Bright White
• Ice Cube
• High Reflective White

Trim Colors

For trim, Crushed Ice looks best with crisp, bright whites.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Crushed Ice.

What undertone does SW crushed ice have?

Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice has a cool gray undertone. In darker spaces, you might also notice a faint green cast.

Is Crushed Ice warm or cool?

Crushed Ice is a warm gray at heart, but the cool undertones give it balance. That’s what makes it so versatile and easy to use in different rooms. I’ve found it works in both bright, sunny spaces and cozier rooms with less light.

What’s the difference: Sherwin Williams Snowbound vs Crushed Ice?

Snowbound and Crushed Ice look similar at first, but they behave very differently.

Snowbound has an LRV of 83, so it’s much lighter and closer to a true white. Crushed Ice, with an LRV of 66, reads more like a light gray.

Snowbound feels cooler and more stark, while Crushed Ice comes across warmer and softer.

If you’re not sure which is right, put them side by side in your room to see which one feels better with your light.

What’s the difference: Sherwin Williams City Loft vs Crushed Ice?

City Loft has an LRV of 70, which makes it a little lighter than Crushed Ice. It often reads more like an off-white, while Crushed Ice holds onto its gray personality.

Both are warm, subtle neutrals, but City Loft will give you a softer, lighter feel. If you want something with a bit more depth, Crushed Ice is the way to go.

Is Crushed Ice lighter than Repose Gray?

Yes, Crushed Ice is lighter. It has an LRV of 66, while Repose Gray comes in at 58. Both fall into the light-to-mid neutral range, but side by side, Crushed Ice feels softer and brighter.

What’s the difference: Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice vs Big Chill?

Big Chill and Crushed Ice are often compared, and I can see why. Big Chill has an LRV of 62, so it’s a touch darker than Crushed Ice at 66.

Big Chill leans cooler and a little more gray, while Crushed Ice is slightly warmer and less stark.

Both have gray undertones, but your lighting and decor will determine which one feels right. Try both in your room to see which you prefer.

Does Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice look dingy?

It can in the wrong setting. In north-facing rooms or spaces with little natural light, Crushed Ice may fall flat or look a bit dull.

In brighter spaces, like south-facing rooms, it feels light, airy, and soft.

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