Ancient Ivory BWC-16 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBE9D4, estimated 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.
Behr · #EBE9D4 · BWC-16
Ancient Ivory
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Ivory Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBE9D4
RGB235, 233, 212
Estimated LRV80.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Ancient Ivory
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Sun Hat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Hemingway by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Ancient Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.