Ancient Ivory BWC-16 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBE9D4, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queen Anne's Lace from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE9D4 · BWC-16
Ancient Ivory
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Ivory Technical Profile
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Ancient Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAncient Ivory
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsQueen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hemingway
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olivetint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hidden Paradise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusky Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arbor Field
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Ivory
#EBE9D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Ancient Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Ivory Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Ivory have?
Ancient Ivory by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancient Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Ivory are Queen Anne's Lace by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sun Hat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hemingway by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient Ivory's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ancient Ivory?
Ancient Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.