ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ivy Lane (523) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ball Green (No.75) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4B085 |
| RGB | 180, 176, 133 |
| HSL | 55°, 24%, 61% |
About Ivy Lane
Ivy Lane (523) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 42, Ivy Lane has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivy Lane's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Georgian Green (HC-115), it's darker and warmer.
How Ivy Lane changes with the light
Ivy Lane 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
Ivy Lane's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ivy Lane 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 Ivy Lane can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ivy Lane will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ivy Lane in real homes
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Ivy Lane 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 5.5
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Churlish Green (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ivy Lane questions
What undertone does Ivy Lane have?
Ivy Lane has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivy Lane's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ivy Lane a light or dark color?
Ivy Lane has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Ivy Lane has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Ivy Lane in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Ball Green No.75 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ivy Lane?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ivy Lane's undertone.
Where does Ivy Lane work best?
Ivy Lane works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Ivy Lane has visible color without darkening a room much.
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