Most of us don’t want to see ice on our windows and doors in the winter, but you may make an exception to this when it comes to the color icy blue. Yes, icy blue is a cold color and it brings to mind visions of icebergs, snow, and frozen us. However, it is also a calming color and is actually the only natural color that shows up in ice, making it a unique color, as well.

First, Regular BlueBefore we talk about the unique color of icy blue, let’s go over the color of regular blue. Blue is a very popular color, and is liked by many people.It is a color that creates feelings of calm and peace. Just looking at the color blue also slows the metabolism and reduces stress. This is why it is a color that is consistently recommended by interior decorators for places in your home where you want a feeling of tranquility, like in your bedroom and bathroom.Other Shades of BlueIcy blue is just one of many variations of the color blue; other variations include sky blue, azure blue, and dark blue. Each of these variations, also known as shades, of blue has their own meaning associated with them.Sky blue is a calm color that helps people to unwind and release stress. It is a color that helps people think clearer and assists in finding answers to problems they may have.Azure blue is most associated with the color of the ocean in the Caribbean. It is a blue that brings thoughts of paradise and of wonderment when you see it, and it is a color that is most associated with feelings of contentment.Dark blue is associated with responsibility. It is the color that represents the Navy, police officers, and corporate executives (dark blue suits).Now, Icy BlueIcy blue is a color of creativity and uniqueness. It is not an overpowering color, so it allows our minds to break free from their normal constraints and think freely. This creative thinking is also encouraged because icy blue calms us and releases any stress that may be blocking the creative thinking process.Icy blue is a color that does well in small doses and for interior rooms, but is a little boring when done in large outdoor areas. For the best use of icy blue on the outside of your home, use it only on windows and doors as a trim and an accent, and use a different color for the rest of the house.