ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mellowed Ivory (2149-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). 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 | 66.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DED6AF |
| RGB | 222, 214, 175 |
| HSL | 50°, 42%, 78% |
About Mellowed Ivory
Mellowed Ivory (2149-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 67, Mellowed Ivory has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mellowed Ivory'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. Next to Gloucester Green (CW-440), it's warmer.
How Mellowed Ivory changes with the light
Mellowed Ivory 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
Mellowed Ivory's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mellowed Ivory 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 Mellowed Ivory can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mellowed Ivory will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mellowed Ivory in real homes
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Mellowed Ivory 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 4.8
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mellowed Ivory questions
What undertone does Mellowed Ivory have?
Mellowed Ivory has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mellowed Ivory's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mellowed Ivory a light or dark color?
Mellowed Ivory has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Mellowed Ivory has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mellowed Ivory in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Navajo White 22 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mellowed Ivory?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mellowed Ivory's undertone.
Where does Mellowed Ivory work best?
Mellowed Ivory works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 67, Mellowed Ivory has visible color without darkening a room much.
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