ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ivory White (925) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball White Tie (No.2002) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Easter Lily (OC-126).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 85.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2EFDF |
| RGB | 242, 239, 223 |
| HSL | 51°, 42%, 91% |
About Ivory White
Ivory White (925) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 86, Ivory White 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 White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Acadia White (OC-38); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ivory White changes with the light
Ivory White 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 White'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 White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Ivory White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Ivory White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Ivory White in real homes
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Ivory White 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
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Westhighland White (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: James White (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ivory White questions
What undertone does Ivory White have?
Ivory White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivory White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ivory White a light or dark color?
Ivory White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Ivory White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ivory White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: White Tie No.2002 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (very close, ΔE 1.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ivory White?
Try Easter Lily (OC-126) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ivory White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ivory White work best?
Ivory White works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 86, Ivory White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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