ColorplanBenjamin Moore Orange Ice (166) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 55.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EBBC7F |
| RGB | 235, 188, 127 |
| HSL | 34°, 73%, 71% |
About Orange Ice
Orange Ice (166) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 55, Orange Ice has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orange Ice's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Amber Waves (2159-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Orange Ice changes with the light
Orange Ice has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Orange Ice's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Orange Ice will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Orange Ice can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Orange Ice will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Orange Ice in real homes
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Orange Ice equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Orange Ice questions
What undertone does Orange Ice have?
Orange Ice has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Orange Ice's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Orange Ice a light or dark color?
Orange Ice has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Orange Ice has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Orange Ice in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Orange Ice?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Orange Ice's undertone.
Where does Orange Ice work best?
Orange Ice works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 55, Orange Ice has visible color without darkening a room much.
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