ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Divine White (SW 6105), Farrow & Ball Dimity (No.2008) and Behr Tuscan Beige (PWN-62). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 73.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E7DDCF |
| RGB | 231, 221, 207 |
| HSL | 35°, 33%, 86% |
About Ionic Column
Ionic Column (1016) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 73, Ionic Column reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ionic Column's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Ice Breaker (CC-428); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ionic Column changes with the light
Ionic Column has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Ionic Column's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ionic Column will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Ionic Column close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Ionic Column will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Ionic Column in real homes
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Ionic Column 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Shoji White (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Slipper Satin (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Cotton Knit (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ionic Column questions
What undertone does Ionic Column have?
Ionic Column has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ionic Column's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ionic Column a light or dark color?
Ionic Column has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Ionic Column reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ionic Column in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Divine White SW 6105 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Dimity No.2008 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Tuscan Beige PWN-62 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ionic Column?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ionic Column's undertone.
Where does Ionic Column work best?
Ionic Column works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Ionic Column reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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