ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ivory Lustre (184) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 80. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Corinthian White (OC-111).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 79.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2E6C8 |
| RGB | 242, 230, 200 |
| HSL | 43°, 62%, 87% |
About Ivory Lustre
Ivory Lustre (184) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 80, Ivory Lustre 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 Ivory Lustre'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 Beach Haven (218); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ivory Lustre changes with the light
Ivory Lustre is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Ivory Lustre's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ivory Lustre 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 Ivory Lustre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ivory Lustre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ivory Lustre in real homes
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Ivory Lustre 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
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: New White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ivory Lustre questions
What undertone does Ivory Lustre have?
Ivory Lustre has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivory Lustre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ivory Lustre a light or dark color?
Ivory Lustre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 80, Ivory Lustre reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ivory Lustre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ivory Lustre?
Try Corinthian White (OC-111) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ivory Lustre's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ivory Lustre work best?
Ivory Lustre works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 80, Ivory Lustre reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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