ColorplanBenjamin Moore Precious Ivory (185) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 73.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1DCB5 |
| RGB | 241, 220, 181 |
| HSL | 39°, 68%, 83% |
About Precious Ivory
Precious Ivory (185) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 73, Precious Ivory 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 Precious 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. It's very close to Golden Straw (2152-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Precious Ivory changes with the light
Precious 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
Precious Ivory's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Precious 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 Precious Ivory can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Precious Ivory will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Precious Ivory in real homes
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Precious 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Dorset Cream (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Precious Ivory questions
What undertone does Precious Ivory have?
Precious Ivory has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Precious Ivory's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Precious Ivory a light or dark color?
Precious Ivory has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Precious Ivory reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Precious Ivory in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Precious Ivory?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Precious Ivory's undertone.
Where does Precious Ivory work best?
Precious Ivory works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 73, Precious Ivory reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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