ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ivy League (516) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 26. For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 26.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #988B65 |
| RGB | 152, 139, 101 |
| HSL | 45°, 20%, 50% |
About Ivy League
Ivy League (516) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 26, Ivy League absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivy League'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 Hancock Gray (HC-97), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Ivy League changes with the light
Ivy League 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 League's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ivy League 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 League can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ivy League will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ivy League in real homes
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Ivy League 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 8.5
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ivy League questions
What undertone does Ivy League have?
Ivy League has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ivy League's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ivy League a light or dark color?
Ivy League has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Ivy League absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Ivy League in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ivy League?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ivy League's undertone.
Where does Ivy League work best?
Ivy League works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 26, Ivy League absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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